Mexican AmericanEasy · Hot
Warm flour tortillas rolled around sweet banana slices with a rich cocoa-butter filling, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A simple, kid-approved treat the whole family will love.
15 min
10 min
25 min
Method
Peel the bananas and cut each one in half lengthwise, then cut each half into three equal pieces so you have 6 pieces per banana. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with the cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden-brown and crispy on all sides. Turn carefully with a wide spatula.
Remove the roll-ups from the pan and let them rest on a cutting board for 1 minute. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the tops while still warm. Cut each roll-up on the diagonal and serve warm.
Nutri-Score
Fair balance
A–E · lower is better · score 9
Calories
318
per serving
Protein
5g
Carbs
48g
Fat
16g
Sat. fat
9g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
31g
Sodium
145mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.5
per serving
Water
0.1m³
Land
18Pt
Runoff
0.04g P
cocoa powder drives 44% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
Umami
Sweet
Salty
Sour
Bitter
Spicy
Textures
Aromas
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Large Frying PanTechniques
Safety & Storage
Allergen Warning
Contains milk (from 4 tablespoons total butter) and wheat (from 4 flour tortillas). Butter appears in both the cocoa-butter filling and the coating step. Ensure all utensils, cookware, and surfaces are allergen-free when preparing for individuals with dairy or gluten allergies.
High Risk Population
This recipe is designed for family consumption including children, who are a high-risk population for severe allergic reactions. Always confirm allergen information with families before serving, as anaphylaxis can occur even with small amounts of allergens.
Cooking Temperature
Pan-fry roll-ups over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden-brown and crispy. No specific internal temperature is required since the dish contains no raw proteins; visual cues (golden-brown color) indicate doneness.
Cross Contamination
Prevent cross-contact by using separate utensils for allergen-free preparation. Wash hands thoroughly with soap between handling different ingredients if serving multiple family members with varying allergen needs.
Handling
Allow roll-ups to rest 1-2 minutes on a cutting board before cutting diagonally and serving. The internal banana filling will be very hot immediately after cooking. Use a wide spatula to turn roll-ups carefully to avoid burns from hot butter.
Storage
Best served immediately while warm and crispy. If storing leftovers, place in an airtight container and refrigerate within 2 hours. Consume within 1-2 days; texture will soften significantly upon refrigeration. Reheat in a dry pan over medium-low heat to restore some crispness.
Pro Tips
Technique
Make sure your pan is at the right temperature before adding the roll-ups—if the butter browns too fast, they'll burn before the inside warms through. Medium heat is your friend here, and don't rush the flip. Let them develop that deep golden color on each side for maximum crispiness.
Substitution
If your bananas are very ripe and soft, they might fall apart when rolling. Try freezing them for 30 minutes first to firm them up, or use slightly under-ripe ones that hold their shape better during cooking.
From the chef
A flour tortilla spread with a warm cocoa-butter filling, rolled around ripe banana slices, and pan-fried until the outside is deep golden and crispy — that is the whole move here. The cocoa mixture goes glossy in the pan and the banana softens just enough inside while the tortilla crisps up around it. Sugar sprinkled on top while everything is still warm gives you a little crunch on the outside. They take about fifteen minutes start to finish, and the diagonal cut makes them look like you tried harder than you did.
Source: generated · June 12, 2026