Description
These Mini Caramel Banana Bread Loaves with Condensed Milk Glaze are moist, flavorful, and perfectly portioned for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, a hint of vanilla, and a luscious sweetened condensed milk glaze, they combine classic banana bread with a rich caramel twist. Optional nuts add a crunchy texture or can be swapped with chocolate chips for a tasty variation.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Condensed Milk Glaze
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 6 mini loaf pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate air and structure, then stir in vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream or yogurt until fully combined.
- Incorporate Nuts and Dry Ingredients: Fold in the optional chopped walnuts or pecans gently, then add the dry ingredients and fold just until everything is combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Loaves: Allow the mini loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm condensed milk glaze generously over the cooled mini loaves before serving for a rich and sweet finish.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Substitute nuts with chocolate chips to create a delicious variation.
- The glaze can be made ahead of time and gently warmed before drizzling over the loaves.
