A delicious breakfast parfait made with honey caramelized bananas, greek yogurt, granola and cinnamon!
This is going to sound a bit bizarre but I think I actually dreamed up this recipe while I was sleeping last Friday night!
Because on Saturday morning I woke up with an inexplicable craving to make caramelized bananas.
I literally cannot remember the last time I have eaten, or even seen a recipe for caramelized bananas so I figured I must have dreamt about them!
8am wasn’t the best time to whip up a caramelized banana dessert. So instead I dug out my trusty greek yogurt and granola and decided to put them all together to make a delicious breakfast parfait. And boy was it good!
I am all about the greek yogurt and granola combo at this time of year. And I’ve been scoffing it with fresh fruit most days since summer finally decided to make an appearance in the UK.
But I have to admit I was getting a little bored of the same old flavours until I had that flash of inspiration to add caramelized bananas.
Bananas are a delicious fruit anyway but by frying them in coconut oil and honey they become incredibly soft and sweet and literally melt in your mouth.
This contrasts so well with the sharpness of the greek yogurt and the crunch of the granola.
As for the rest of the family, it went down really well with my husband, and the baby even scoffed down two portions! My fussy eater wasn’t so keen but two out of three aint’ so bad!
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Caramelized Banana Breakfast Parfait
Prep Time: 4 mins- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
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A delicious breakfast parfait made with honey caramelized bananas, greek yogurt and granola.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas (not too ripe)
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 200g greek yogurt
- 50g granola
- 1 tbsp date syrup (or honey / maple syrup)
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Cut the bananas into round slices, approximately ½ inch thick each.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and mix in the honey. Add the banana slices so that each slice is sitting in the oil. Fry gently for 2 to 3 minutes or until the banana is starting to brown. Flip each banana slice and fry on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the bananas from the heat and begin to build your parfait with layers of caramelized banana, greek yogurt and granola.
- Top with date syrup and a pinch of cinnamon.
Beth says
Too good! I don’t think I’ll go back to my normal boring breakfasts anytime soon. So many lovely different breakfast recipes on your site. Feeling inspired so thank you!
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Alaine says
Just tried this out for breakfast today – yum! Even my little one enjoyed it, hurrah! I added a few strawberries and raspberries and should have caramelised the bananas a bit more but it all got eaten so big success, thanks for the recipe
Ciara Attwell says
That’s so lovely to hear Alaine! I haven’t made this in ages but you’ve inspired me to make it again this weekend!
Amelia says
Yum! Made this this morning, all the ingredients of breakfast, but tastes like pudding!
I will make this as an easy tasty dessert for dinners parties too I think! Thank you!
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Amelia, I’m so glad you liked it! Its one of my favourite breakfasts and I’m going to make it again tomorrow as a Sunday morning treat. I think it would go down a storm for dinner parties too!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
This actually looks incredible. Those bananas look epic!
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Dannii. Its such a tasty way to eat bananas!
Claire @foodiequine says
LOVE the sound of this for breakfast! Beats a bowl of soggy cereal hands down.
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Ciara Attwell says
Soo true Claire!!! I’d take this any day!
Louise Fairweather says
This looks soooo much nicer than my usual bowl of shreddies x
Ciara Attwell says
Lol!!! Definitely treat yourself and try it!
Rachel says
This looks absolutely delicious! Breakfast is probably my favourite meal but I’m never very inventive. Love all the inspiration on your site.
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you so much Rachel!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh my goodness. Breakfast will never be the same again!
Ciara Attwell says
Ha ha, I know! Already planning how else I can use these caramelized bananas!
Nayna Kanabar says
This is such a simple dessert but I am sure it will taste great.
Ciara Attwell says
It really does Nayna!