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Dulce de Leche Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Dulce de Leche Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, enriched with creamy dulce de leche swirls for a sweet caramel surprise in every bite. Made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, ripe bananas, and Greek yogurt, it offers a delicious balance of sweetness, texture, and nutrition. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)

Dulce de Leche

  • 3 tablespoons dulce de leche, plus 1 tablespoon for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the banana bread.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and plain Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until all components are combined and no dry flour remains.
  5. Prepare Batter in Pan: Grease a loaf pan lightly, then pour the banana bread batter into it, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Add Dulce de Leche Swirls: Drop tablespoons of dulce de leche over the batter’s surface. Using the tip of a spoon or a fork, gently swirl the dulce de leche into the batter to create marbled patterns.
  7. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Final Touch: After baking, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Before serving, drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche over the top for added sweetness and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Adapted from BuzzFeed Philippines.
  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and easier to mash, enhancing the bread’s flavor and texture.
  • Use plain full-fat Greek yogurt for the best flavor and moistness; avoid flavored yogurts.
  • Ensure baking soda is fresh to guarantee proper rise and texture.
  • Store bread in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or on the counter for up to three days.
  • You can freeze banana bread whole or sliced for up to three months; thaw before serving.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/dulce-de-leche-banana-bread-recipe/