Description
Maple Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and rich maple syrup, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. This moist and flavorful bread is not only easy to prepare but also offers a wonderful way to use overripe bananas. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with toppings like butter or cream cheese for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixer bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add maple syrup and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, followed by the yogurt and then the remaining dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle warm maple syrup over the top before cooling on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg