Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
These tacos feature crisp shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and rich caramel sauce for a quick and delightful sweet treat.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheat to 350°F
- 1 baking sheet to warm taco shells
- 1 whisk or electric mixer for whipping cream
- 1 knife for slicing bananas
Ingredients
- 4 crispy sturdy thick taco shells
- 2 ripe bananas with slight brown speckles
- 1 cup fresh or stabilized whipped cream
- ½ cup chopped roasted walnuts pecans, or peanuts
- ½ cup thick rich caramel sauce without artificial flavors
- Optional: warmed chocolate sauce or crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and warm taco shells on a baking sheet for 4 minutes until crisp.
- Peel and slice bananas into thick coins or strips.
- Whip cold cream with a little sugar to soft peaks or use store-bought whipped cream.
- Layer banana slices evenly inside each warm taco shell.
- Spoon or pipe whipped cream generously over the banana layer.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Drizzle caramel sauce slowly over nuts and cream to coat thoroughly.
- Optionally, garnish with warmed chocolate sauce or sprinkle crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
- Warm taco shells just before filling for best crunch.
- Use ripe bananas for smooth texture.
- Assemble immediately before serving to avoid sogginess.
