Salted Caramel Banana Bread

Banana bread is already a classic, but when you swirl in rich, buttery caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt, it becomes completely irresistible. This Salted Caramel Banana Bread is moist, sweet, and has the perfect balance of flavors—warm banana, gooey caramel, and a touch of salt to bring it all together. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat.

Let’s bake!

What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread Batter:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth!)

For the Salted Caramel Swirl:

½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
½ tsp flaky sea salt

For Topping (Optional but delicious!):

Extra caramel drizzle
A pinch of flaky sea salt

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of caramel sauce, and a small plate of flaky sea salt

Pro Tips

Use extra-ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter—stir until just combined for a soft, fluffy loaf.
Warm the caramel slightly before swirling it in for an even spread.
Want more caramel flavor? Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving!
For a dairy-free version, swap butter for coconut oil and use dairy-free caramel.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
9×5-inch loaf pan
Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with ripe, mashed bananas, their soft texture slightly chunky

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, golden melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract being whisked together until smooth. The mixture looks creamy and glossy

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

a mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together, creating a light, fluffy mixture

Step 4: Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

a spatula folding the dry flour mixture into the wet banana mixture, creating a thick, slightly lumpy batter

Step 5: Swirl in the Salted Caramel

Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, drizzle half the caramel sauce, and repeat. Use a knife to swirl the caramel.

a loaf pan filled halfway with banana bread batter, with thick caramel sauce drizzled on top

Step 6: Bake the Banana Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

a golden-brown loaf of banana bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, the top slightly cracked with caramel bubbling at the edges

Step 7: Cool & Add Toppings

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with extra caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt before slicing.

a freshly baked loaf of Salted Caramel Banana Bread, with a golden crust and thick caramel drizzled on top

Leftovers & Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
Freeze slices for up to 2 months!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Salted Caramel Banana Bread is ready! Soft, sweet, and packed with gooey caramel goodness, this is the ultimate homemade treat. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Enjoy! 🍌🍯✨