Banana Streusel Bread with Caramel & Walnuts
A moist and flavorful banana streusel bread loaded with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, caramel toffees, and chocolate chunks, finished with a sweet, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (113 g, melted and cooled)
- 3 ripe large bananas (225 g, mashed)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (100 g)
- 2/3 cup soft and chewy caramel toffees & milk chocolate chunks (125 g)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 g)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (105 g)
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup yogurt (80 g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- brown sugar
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- Add most of the chopped walnuts and caramel pieces, reserving some for the topping.
- Toss them in the flour mixture so they are evenly coated.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl:
- Whisk the eggs until lightly beaten.
- Add:
- mashed bananas
- yogurt
- vanilla extract
- melted butter
- Whisk until combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the banana mixture.
- Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently mix until everything is just combined.
- Do not overmix.
- The batter will be thick and slightly chunky.
Fill the Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining walnuts, caramel pieces and chocolate chunks on top.
Bake
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- The caramel will melt slightly and create a golden topping.
Cool
- Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the bread to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen the caramel from the sides.
- Remove from the pan and allow to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
If you love banana bread but want something a little more special, this Banana Streusel Bread with caramel and walnuts is a wonderful recipe to try. The soft banana crumb, crunchy nuts, and sweet caramel pockets make every slice absolutely irresistible.