Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease.
Peel and mash the bananas.
Stir in butter,brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Combine flour and remaining dry ingredients. Set aside 1 tablespoon of flour mixture.
Add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not over mix.
Coat the caramel pieces with the reserved tablespoon of flour mixture
Fold in caramel pieces and chopped pecans
Divide batter evenly between the twelve cups.
Bake for 20-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for several minutes before enjoying.