Banana Nut Caramel Breakfast Buns
These delightful Banana Nut Caramel Breakfast Buns are the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or brunch! With the surprising addition of banana, these sticky buns are both scrumptious and easy to prepare. In under 20 minutes, you can have a treat that looks and tastes like you've spent all morning in the kitchen. Great for weekend company or a brunch buffet, these buns will be a family favorite!
10
Servings
180
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons (cold and thinly sliced into 10 pieces)
banana
1 medium (thinly sliced)
pecans
1/2 cup (chopped)
brown sugar
3 tablespoons
refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 package (7 1/2 ounce)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Place a slice of butter in the bottom of each of the 10 compartments in a muffin tin.
3
Arrange the banana slices evenly over the butter.
4
Sprinkle the chopped pecans and brown sugar over the banana slices.
5
Top each compartment with a biscuit, ensuring they fit snugly.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
7
Once baked, immediately place a baking sheet on top of the muffin tin.
8
Carefully and swiftly invert the muffin tin to release the buns onto the baking sheet.
9
Gently tap the bottom of the muffin tin to ensure all buns are released.
10
Transfer the warm, gooey buns to a serving platter and enjoy them while warm.
Nutrition Information
21g
Carbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Banana Nut Caramel Breakfast Buns?
Banana Nut Caramel Breakfast Buns are sweet, sticky breakfast treats made with refrigerated biscuits, bananas, pecans, and brown sugar.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 10 individual breakfast buns.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) before baking.
How long is the baking time?
The buns should bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
What ingredients are required?
You will need unsalted butter, a medium banana, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and refrigerated buttermilk biscuits.
Is this recipe quick to make?
Yes, you can have these treats ready in under 20 minutes.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each bun contains approximately 180 calories.
What size of refrigerated biscuits should be used?
The recipe calls for one 7.5-ounce package of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter should be cold and thinly sliced into 10 even pieces.
What kind of nuts does the recipe call for?
The recipe specifically uses 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
Can I substitute the pecans?
Yes, you can substitute them with other nuts like walnuts or omit them if you prefer.
How many bananas do I need?
You only need one medium banana for this recipe.
How should the banana be prepared?
The banana should be thinly sliced into rounds.
How much brown sugar is used?
The recipe requires 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
What is the assembly order in the muffin tin?
Place butter first, followed by banana slices, then pecans and brown sugar, and top with a biscuit.
When should the muffin tin be inverted?
Immediately after baking, while the buns are still warm and the caramel is liquid.
What should be placed on top of the muffin tin before inverting?
Place a baking sheet on top of the muffin tin to catch the buns and caramel.
Why do you tap the bottom of the muffin tin?
Gently tapping the bottom helps ensure all the buns and their toppings are fully released from the tin.
Are these buns good for a brunch buffet?
Yes, they are described as a great addition to a brunch buffet or for weekend company.
What is the carbohydrate count per bun?
Each bun contains 21 grams of carbohydrates.
What recipe category does this belong to?
This recipe is categorized under Breakfast.
How many muffin tin compartments are filled?
This recipe is designed to fill 10 compartments of a standard muffin tin.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe specifies unsalted butter, but salted could be used if that is all you have on hand.
How should the biscuits be placed in the compartments?
Place one biscuit on top of the other ingredients in each compartment, ensuring they fit snugly.
Should these buns be eaten warm?
Yes, they are best enjoyed while warm and gooey.
What creates the sticky caramel coating?
The combination of melting butter and brown sugar during the baking process creates the caramel.
How long does the total process take?
The preparation and baking together take less than 20 minutes.
What should the biscuits look like when done?
The biscuits should be baked until they are golden brown.
Can I use walnuts instead of pecans?
Yes, walnuts would work well as a substitute for pecans in this recipe.
Is this recipe a family favorite?
Yes, these scrumptious and easy buns are likely to become a family favorite.