Salted Caramel Banana Bread is a delightful variation of traditional banana bread, adding a sweet and salty caramel flavor to the moistness of banana bread. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Salted Caramel Swirl:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard-sized loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the greased loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the caramel sauce with the sea salt.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel mixture over the banana bread batter in the pan.
- Add the remaining banana bread batter on top, followed by the remaining salted caramel mixture. You can use a knife to swirl the caramel into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the salted caramel banana bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet banana bread and rich salted caramel flavors. This treat is perfect for dessert, brunch, or a sweet snack!
