Caramel Banana Nuts Tacos
Crispy taco shells filled with ripe bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, and drizzled caramel for a quick, sweet, and crunchy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 crispy sturdy thick taco shells
- 2 ripe bananas with slight brown speckles
- 1 cup fresh or stabilized whipped cream
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted walnuts pecans, or peanuts
- 1/4 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 and warm.
- Peel and slice bananas into thick coins or strips and evenly layer inside each warm taco shell.
- Whip cold cream with a small amount of sugar to soft peaks or use store-bought whipped cream, then spoon or pipe generously over the bananas.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the whipped cream, pressing lightly to help them adhere.
- Drizzle caramel sauce slowly over the nuts and cream to coat all layers thoroughly.
- Optionally garnish with a swirl of warmed chocolate sauce or sprinkle crushed cookies for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
Serve tacos immediately after assembling to maintain crispness. Use ripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
