Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos are a sweet taco delight featuring crispy taco shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, and crunchy toasted nuts, drizzled with rich caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 crispy taco shells
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced into thick coins
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Optional: chocolate sauce for garnish
- Optional: crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange 6 taco shells on a baking tray and warm for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp but not burnt.
- Slice 3 ripe bananas into thick coins and place lengthwise at the base of each warmed taco shell, forming a creamy foundation.
- Generously spoon or pipe 1 cup of whipped cream over the bananas, covering them completely for a luscious creamy layer.
- Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of toasted chopped nuts over the whipped cream to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup of thick caramel sauce over each taco for a glossy finish that unifies all flavors.
- If desired, add swirls of chocolate sauce or a light dusting of crushed cookies to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the bananas are ripe for the best flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different types of nuts for varied crunch and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg