Why Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos Are a Must-Try Treat
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Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos combine ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and rich caramel wrapped in taco shells or tortillas to create a quick, fun, and customizable dessert. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and gooey textures without baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, can be made vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe but firm bananas
- Caramel sauce, smooth and rich, about 1/2 cup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 6 soft flour tortillas or 6 crispy mini taco shells
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream, as desired
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips, optional
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries), optional
- Toasted coconut flakes or granola (for nut-free option)
- Natural almond butter with honey (for healthy swap)
- Sea salt and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bases: Warm soft flour tortillas slightly in a pan or microwave until pliable, or have crispy mini taco shells ready and cooled on a plate to hold the fillings.
- Slice the Bananas: Peel and evenly slice ripe bananas into thin rounds to ensure balanced flavor in each bite without overwhelming the taco shell.
- Layer the Bananas and Nuts: Place banana slices evenly along the taco shell or tortilla, then sprinkle a generous amount of roughly chopped nuts over the banana for texture and nutty flavor.
- Drizzle with Caramel Sauce: Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, drizzle caramel sauce carefully and generously over the banana and nut layers to maximize gooey sweetness while preventing sogginess.
- Add Optional Toppings: Enhance your tacos by adding dollops of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Garnish with a light sprinkle of sea salt or fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately to keep shells crisp.
Notes
- Slice bananas just before assembling to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Gently warm caramel sauce for easier drizzling and better distribution.
- Roughly chop nuts to balance crunch and softness.
- Soft tortillas offer chewiness; crispy taco shells provide contrast—choose based on preference.
- Assemble tacos close to serving time to avoid sogginess.
- Store unsauced banana slices and nuts separately in airtight containers if making ahead.
- Freezing fully assembled tacos is not recommended due to fresh bananas; freeze caramel sauce separately if needed.
- Warm tortillas briefly before assembly if reheating; avoid reheating fully assembled tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caramel Banana Tacos, Banana Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Nutty Caramel Treat, Quick Dessert, Family Friendly Dessert
