Banana Nut Loaf with Werther’s Caramel Candies

• ripe bananas↗2

  mashed, about 200 g/8 oz of peeled weight

• medium eggs2

  beaten

• butter↗100г g

  melted

• caramel yogurt100г/4унц g
• white sugar↗100г g
• self‑raising flour200г g
• baking powder↗½ ч. л. tsp
• pecan nuts↗100г g

  coarsely chopped

• Werther's chewy candy150г g

  coarsely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160 °C (140 °C for convection, gas 3). Grease the pan with butter and line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the mashed bananas, beaten eggs, melted butter, caramel yogurt and sugar – mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Sift the flour together with the baking powder and gently fold into the banana mixture. Add three‑quarters of the pecans and half of the candies, lightly stir.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans and candies.

5. 5

   Bake for 50–55 minutes until the loaf has risen and feels springy to the touch. Let it cool in the pan, then carefully remove and peel off the parchment.

6. 6

   Wrap the loaf in foil or cling film and store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.