Salted Caramel Banana Bread

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Add the caramel and yogurt: Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt and caramel sauce until evenly distributed. Optionally, fold in mini chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.
Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
Cool and add finishing touches: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the top with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaked sea salt for that perfect sweet-salty finish.
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