Caramelized Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This Caramelized Banana Bread recipe elevates the traditional banana bread with the addition of sweet, caramelized bananas. The result is a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

The recipe is simple and utilizes ripe bananas, butter, and sugar to create a deliciously sweet treat. Enjoy it warm or toasted with a pat of butter for an extra indulgence.

Delicious Caramelized Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread features caramelized bananas that enhance the natural sweetness and add depth to the flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Caramelize the Bananas: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced bananas and cook until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Caramelized Bananas: Gently fold the caramelized bananas and nuts (if using) into the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.