Caramelized Banana Hazelnut Bars

I can’t remember where or when it was, but I do remember feeling like I was in heaven when I first tasted the combination of banana and hazelnut. It wasn’t one that I probably would have thought of on my own, so I am obviously forever thankful for it being placed in front of me. Because it is DAMN GOOD.

I hadn’t attempted to make anything with the combo before, so I knew I needed to. I came up with the idea to make hazelnut blondes and have them topped with caramelized banana slices and a nut butter caramel sauce.

These are such a nice little change and have been on repeat at our house! Hope you guys enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 cups hazelnut flour

3 tbsp coconut sugar

1/4 cup hazelnut butter

2 tbsp melted coconut oil

2 tbsp almond milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 ripe banana + 1 tbsp coconut sugar mixed with 1 tbsp maple syrup

For the caramel:

2 tbsp nut butter

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp melted coconut oil

Splash of vanilla & sea salt

How to:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine all ingredients besides banana & sugar/syrup mixture in a food processor. Process until smooth.

Cut banana into thin slices. In a small bowl, Mix together the coconut sugar and maple syrup.

Transfer batter into in a lined baking dish. Layer the sliced banana on top, pressing them down slightly. Pour the maple syrup/sugar mixture over the bananas.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

To make the caramel sauce, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Then drizzle those babies!