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Caramel Pecan Banana Bread Recipe

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A rich, moist vegan banana bread layered with homemade caramel and toasted pecans. Sweet, nutty, and completely dairy-free—your loaf, your rules.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:

  • 3 ripe bananas the spottier, the better
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans toasted, if you're feeling classy

For the Vegan Caramel:

  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan like the domestic goddess you are.
  • In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, oil, and salt for the caramel.
  • Heat over medium, whisking until thickened and golden—takes about 7–10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and set aside.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth, like your plans for the weekend.
  • Add melted oil, sugar, almond milk, and vanilla. Mix until it looks like something edible.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Combine dry with wet ingredients gently—don't beat it like your ex's playlist.
  • Fold in pecans like you're folding emotional baggage into a carry-on.
  • Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Drizzle half the caramel on top.
  • Add the remaining batter, then swirl remaining caramel over the top like edible abstract art.
  • Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean-ish (caramel lies, so don’t panic).
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove and let rest—or just go in with a fork.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Magnesium: 10%
  • Potassium: 11%
  • Vitamin B6: 8%
  • Iron: 7%
  • Folate: 6%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

  • Toast pecans for a deeper, nuttier vibe that screams “I know what I’m doing.”
  • Add flaky sea salt on top for a fancy salted caramel moment.
  • Use a banana that's basically falling apart—it adds moisture and prevents regrets.
  • Leftovers? Toast a slice and drizzle more caramel (because moderation’s overrated).
  • Store it tightly wrapped. It’ll last 3–4 days—if you don’t inhale it before then.