Caramelized Banana Bread

To make the caramelized banana layer cut the bananas lengthwise. Layer them in the pan (you can also cut dials but they looked a little more messy when it came time to cut the banana bread so it's up to you)

In a small saucepan heat the sugar, maple syrup, butter, salt and cinnamon until completely combined, smooth and just starts to bubble. Pour the mixture over the bananas

In a large mixing bowl add all the dry ingredients and whisk until evenly combined

In a separate bowl mix all the wet ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. This will be a thick batter

If you're adding chocolate chips pour them in now and fold the batter

Pour the batter into the pan and gently spread it out to fill the pan all the way to the corners as evenly as possible

Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out of the center of the banana bread clean