Flavor-Packed Mini Hummingbird Loaves for Sweet Moments

Delicious mini hummingbird loaves blending ripe bananas, sweet pineapple, and crunchy walnuts, topped with cream cheese icing and salted caramel.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 loaves

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Loaves

2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat for added fiber.
1 cup caster sugar Granulated sugar works but may change texture slightly.
1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
1 teaspoon baking powder Vital leavening agent.
1 teaspoon baking soda Vital leavening agent.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warm, aromatic notes.
½ teaspoon allspice Adds warm, aromatic notes.
⅓ cup rice bran oil Can swap with melted coconut oil.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
2 large eggs Flax eggs work for vegan version.
1 cup crushed pineapple Infuses moisture and sweetness.
1 cup mashed ripe banana Overripe bananas are perfect.
1 cup toasted walnuts Feel free to try pecans if preferred.

Cream Cheese Icing

4 oz cream cheese Full-fat gives the best texture.
2 tablespoons butter Vegan butter works if avoiding dairy.
1 cup icing sugar Critical for the perfect icing consistency.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla makes a noticeable difference.

Salted Caramel Sauce

1 cup granulated sugar Do not substitute for success.
¼ cup water Essential for achieving the right consistency.
½ cup cream Heavy cream is preferred.
2 tablespoons butter Could replace with margarine if needed.
to taste salt Adjust to your taste for perfect balance.

Equipment

mini loaf tins

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease the mini loaf tins.
In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until blended.
Mix in the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the toasted walnuts gently.
Divide the batter into the greased tins and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Cool the loaves in the tins for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
Beat cream cheese and butter, then add icing sugar and vanilla to make icing.
Prepare salted caramel sauce by combining sugar and water, then adding cream and butter.
Once loaves are cool, frost with icing and drizzle caramel on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loafCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store mini loaves in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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