Caramel banana bread served with fruits, creamy spreads, and sweets, ideal for gatherings or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Caramel Banana Bread
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Fruits & Accompaniments
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup blueberries
12 - 2 kiwis, sliced
13 - 2 bananas, sliced
14 - 1 apple, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
16 - 1 cup mini pretzels
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered almonds
→ Spreads & Sweets
18 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
19 - 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread or Nutella
20 - 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
21 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce for dipping
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in caramel sauce gently.
04 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices.
05 - Place banana bread slices in the center of a large serving board or platter.
06 - Surround bread with strawberries, blueberries, kiwis, sliced bananas, apple slices, grapes, mini pretzels, and chocolate-covered almonds arranged in groups.
07 - Portion cream cheese, chocolate-hazelnut spread, peanut or almond butter, and caramel sauce into small serving bowls and place on the board.
08 - Drizzle additional caramel sauce over banana bread slices if desired and serve immediately.
