Caramel Banana Bread Trifle

July 27, 2026

 

Trifles offer endless creative possibilities. You can customize them with your favorite cake flavors, fruit and creaminess.  The result is a visually stunning dessert that's as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Whether served in individual glasses or a grand trifle dish, these desserts are an irresistible indulgence for any occasion.

At eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R., we find several of our baking mixes make for the perfect cake layer in a trifle.  Between our Dark Choconot Cake Mix, Banana Bread Mix, Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix and Cinnawin Spice Cake Mixes, the flavor options are endless.  Mint, Caramel, Banana, Pumpkin, Apple, Peach...you name it!

For this Caramel Banana Trifle, we used our famed Banana Bread Mix and are totally digging it.  We made as 6 individual servings, but this could easily be made into a larger trifle for family gatherings or parties!

 

INGREDIENTS:

For the bread layers:

- eat GANGSTER Banana Bread Mix

- 1 and 1/4 cup ripe bananas

- 1/3 cup Oil (Avocado Oil is best!)

- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

 

For the banana layers:

- 1 cup sliced bananas

-2-3 tsp Cinnamon

 

For the creamy layer:

  • Coconut Cream
  • Add 2-3 tsps honey or Maple Syrup for desired sweetness

 

For the caramel:

- 1 cup Coconut Cream

- 3/4 cup Coconut Sugar

- 1/8 tsp Salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bake the Banana Bread loaf as directed on back of pouch.  While cooling, prepare your other layers.

2)  In medium saucepan mix together coconut cream, coconut sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer, allowing all sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

3) In a bowl, combine your bananas and cinnamon.

4) Open can of Coconut Cream.  Separate the thick layer at top to use in your trifle.  Save the remaining liquid for future use in smoothies, tea or popsicles!

5) Cut your Banana Bread loaf into small cubes for layering.

6) In dish or cup of choice (clear is best so you can see those pretty layers!), place one layer of banana bread, then banana/cinnamon mixture, then coconut cream.  Then repeat until desired number of layers is achieved.

7) Pour the caramel sauce over top of the trifle, ensuring it spreads throughout the layers.  Repeat for each dish or cup you are creating.

 

SPOON & ENJOY!

Grab your Banana Bread Mix HERE!

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Caramel Banana Bread Trifles with Coconut Cream

Kerry Brown
Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Category

Dessert

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that's easy to make and even easier to love? These Caramel Banana Bread Trifles transform Eat G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Banana Bread Mix into a beautiful layered dessert featuring soft banana bread cubes, cinnamon-spiced bananas, fluffy coconut cream, and a rich homemade coconut caramel sauce.

Served in individual glasses or mason jars, these allergen-friendly trifles are perfect for holidays, dinner parties, family gatherings, or anytime you want an elegant dessert without the fuss. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make dairy-free, every spoonful delivers the perfect balance of warm banana bread, creamy coconut, sweet caramel, and fresh bananas.

Ingredients

    Banana Bread Layers

    • eat GANGSTER Banana Bread Mix
    • 1 and 1/4 cup ripe bananas
    • 1/3 cup Oil (Avocado Oil is best!)
    • 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

    Banana Layers

    • 1 cup sliced bananas
    • 2-3 tsp Cinnamon

    Creamy Layer

    • Coconut Cream
    • 2-3 tsp honey or Maple Syrup

    Caramel

    • 1 cup Coconut Cream
    • 3/4 cup Coconut Sugar
    • 1/8 tsp Salt

    Directions

      Banana Bread

      1. Preheat oven 350F.
      2. In mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. (Over-ripe is best)
      3. In same bowl, add banana bread mix, oil and ACV (apple cider vinegar. Mix until combined.
      4. Pour batter into parchment-lined loaf pan (8”x4”)
      5. Bake for 48-52 minutes.
      6. Allow to cool completely.

      Caramel

      1. In medium saucepan mix together coconut cream, coconut sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer, allowing all sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

      Bananas

      1. In a bowl, combine your bananas and cinnamon.

      Creamy Layer

      1. Open can of Coconut Cream.  Separate the thick layer at top to use in your trifle.  Save the remaining liquid for future use in smoothies, tea or popsicles!

      Trifle Directions

      1. Cut your Banana Bread loaf into small cubes for layering.
      2. In dish or cup of choice (clear is best so you can see those pretty layers!), place one layer of banana bread, then banana/cinnamon mixture, then coconut cream.  Then repeat until desired number of layers is achieved.
      3. Pour the caramel sauce over top of the trifle, ensuring it spreads throughout the layers.  Repeat for each dish or cup you are creating.