Healthy Caramel Nut Banana Bread

by hannahandfitness
Healthy Caramel Nut Banana Bread

You guys. Wow. Just wow. I didn’t think it could get much better than my healthy banana bread but apparently it can. Low and behold I have a new favourite bake – my caramel filled, nut topped banana bread. Aka, my healthy caramel nut banana bread

Healthy Caramel Nut Banana BreadI like caramel. I like caramel a lot actually, and damn this banana bread has a serious amount of caramel action going on. I mean, banana bread has to be one of the most delicious, comforting dessert/snacks in the world and if that wasn’t enough I’ve gone and topped it with a healthy caramel made from delicious, creamy mejdool dates. Honestly, the dates themselves are sweet enough so you really don’t need the extra sugar.

Healthy Caramel Nut Banana BreadI think, out of my banana bread recipe collection, this is my favourite. Sorry to my recipes, the best healthy banana bread and healthy roasted peanut banana bread but this recipe really does it for me – It’s a real treat and a half. It’s light, it’s sweet, it’s creamy from the caramel and, love or hate the word – it’s moist. If you love banana bread then you’ll 100% love this treat. Trust me.

Healthy Caramel Nut Banana BreadIf you’re yet to make your own banana bread then make sure your banana’s are well and truly spotty to take advantage of their ultimate sweet flavour. The spottier the better! I always buy my banana’s 3-4 days before using them in banana bread. This gives them the chance to really ripen up! Otherwise, if you’re against time then pop your banana’s in a brown bag overnight as this can also help them ripen quicker. 

Healthy Caramel Nut Banana BreadDon’t be put off by making the caramel. All you need are two ingredients and that’s it! It’s as easy as pie. Promise. Like most of my bakes, I’ve made this an easy recipe to follow. Just grab the ingredients (which most are cupboard based anyway), dust off a bowl and get baking – especially as it’s just in time for The Great British Bake Off tomorrow. I swear us Brit’s, bakers and all food lovers live for this show? Or is that just me showing my exceptional, old before my time, personality? Yeah… maybe that. Either way, it’s time to get your baking mitts on!

Healthy Caramel Nut Banana Bread

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Healthy Caramel Nut Banana Bread

Healthy caramel nut banana bread

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Serves: 8 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • BANANA BREAD
  • 40g metled coconut oil (I use Natural Empire)
  • 85g oat flour (just whizz some oats up)
  • 160g self raising wholemeal flour
  • 270g mashed banana
  • 140g fruit syrup (I use Sweet Freedom)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
  • 80g almond milk
  • 1 cup mixed nuts for topping (I used quite a few walnuts)
  • CARAMEL SAUCE
  • 1 cup pitted medjool dates (you can use normal dates - they just won't be as sweet)
  • 100ml boiling water

Instructions

Begin by pre heating your oven to gas mark 3 and line a bread tin with parchment paper.

Grab a saucepan, add the dates and pour the boiling water over them. Bring to the boil and then leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes until a sauce/paste texture forms. You may need to add a little more water if the sauce is too thick. Once done, set aside whilst you make your banana bread.

In a bowl beat together the eggs and milk. Once done, add the coconut oil, fruit syrup and mashed banana and whizz all together.

Once the mixture has been well combined (some lumps will occur) add the salt, cinnamon and baking powder and whizz together. Now, add both the flours and gently hand stir with a spoon until everything is combined.

Spoon some of the mixture into the tin halfway and then with a spoon add a tbsp of the caramel sauce and mix around evenly. Then add the rest of the mixture to the top of the caramel and fill to the top of the tin.

Top the banana bread with the rest of the caramel sauce and mixed nuts.

Finally, place the tin in the centre of the oven to bake for 60-70 minutes. I’ve tried this recipe many times now and the cooking times tend to vary so make sure you keep an eye on it!

To make sure the bread is fully baked, insert a knife into the middle of the bread. If it comes out clean then it’s done. If not, back in it goes! Although, once it is cooked remove from the oven and leave to cool in it’s tin for 10 minutes and then remove and allow to cool further.

I keep my bread in a sealed box for a few days and then pop it in the fridge. It will last for a few days but like any baked goods I like to eat mine when they're pretty fresh! Or, that could just be the pig that I am? I'd go for the latter. 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as me! It really is a delicious, creamy, caramel filled treat. Mmm, mmm!

Hannah & Fitness Signature,

x

 

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30 comments

Helen August 29, 2017 - 9:04 am

Oo this looks and sounds SO delicious! I love banana bread, but have never tried making it with a date caramel twist – must make this 🙂

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Laura dove August 29, 2017 - 9:44 am

I’m a huge fan of banana bread but this takes it to a whole new level – amazing!! I am so going to try this!

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Clare August 29, 2017 - 9:54 am

Bookmarked to make this week….my kids wouldn’t eat it so what a shame I’ll have to eat it all myself. It’s such a tough job

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Maria August 29, 2017 - 11:52 am

This looks absolutely delicious!

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Sara Ruvic August 29, 2017 - 12:04 pm

Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it

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Gingey Bites August 29, 2017 - 12:30 pm

That does look amazing! I love banana bread so this is one we’re going to have to try at my house!

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Venessa August 29, 2017 - 3:16 pm

Yup I wanna eat this..I even have some banana’s ready to be used….

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Talya August 29, 2017 - 4:08 pm

Wow this looks amazing and sugar free I’m a massive fan of banana bread and often make for breakfast so I’ll definitely be giving this a shot!

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Emily | The Multitasking Mom August 29, 2017 - 6:25 pm

This looks so delicious and I love that it’s sugar free!

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Emma August 29, 2017 - 7:43 pm

This looks delicious! I’m always looking for healthy sweet foods! Will have to give it a try!

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Monika August 29, 2017 - 8:03 pm

OMG, this looks sooooo good! Saving it… making it asap 😀

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Leta August 29, 2017 - 8:27 pm

Yum, this looks delicious. Pinning to make later. Thanks!

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Amy RDN August 29, 2017 - 11:30 pm

This looks amazing! I love how you use whole foods to bring the sweetness!

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Deryn | Running on Real Food August 30, 2017 - 1:02 am

This bread looks insanely delicious!! The photos are amazing too and that caramel sauce, omg. Thanks!

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Dean of Little Steps August 30, 2017 - 1:05 pm

My husband likes banana bread, that’s why we always have bananas around. This looks like a lovely and healthy recipe to try 🙂

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Sophie's Nursery August 30, 2017 - 4:14 pm

Love banana bread so this sounds even more amazing with the added caramel! x

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Abi August 30, 2017 - 6:53 pm

I’m not normally a fan of bananas but this sounds delicious!

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Cathy Glynn August 30, 2017 - 7:36 pm

I am loving the sound of this it looks delicious x

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Baby Isabella August 30, 2017 - 8:17 pm

We love dates, so my mummy is going to try making the caramel sauce. What a fab looking banana loaf!

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Ana August 31, 2017 - 12:08 am

Wow it is so hard to believe that this is healthy because it looks so decadent and delicious. I would love to try it x

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Kara August 31, 2017 - 7:33 am

That looks so delicious. I cannot wait to get back to baking when the kids go back to school

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Katy Stevens August 31, 2017 - 11:10 am

Wow – this looks absolutely incredible! I have started getting back into baking lately.

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London Mumma August 31, 2017 - 4:48 pm

I am always down for a super healthy yet tasty treat. This looks delicious.

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Anosa August 31, 2017 - 5:33 pm

I made a banana bread a few weeks back and it was awesome but hands down to you as this one looks much better and more epic than mine

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Newcastle Family Life August 31, 2017 - 9:26 pm

This looks really nice, I have never made anything like this before x

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Steph September 1, 2017 - 10:29 am

Oh that looks and sounds so yummy!!! Off to pin for future

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Sarah | Digital Motherhood September 3, 2017 - 11:45 am

Oh wow this looks good!

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Becca Talbot September 3, 2017 - 2:20 pm

I didn’t think the words “healthy” and “caramel” could be in the same sentence, but this cake looks amazing!! And must be full of fibre with the nuts and banana x

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Jess Athorn September 12, 2017 - 10:53 am

That looks delicious!!

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London Mumma September 29, 2017 - 12:25 pm

This has made me hungry, we can always have a sweet treat for lunch.

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