Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Maple Banana Bread—a moist, sweet loaf that perfectly marries the natural flavors of ripe bananas with rich maple syrup. This easy-to-make recipe is not only versatile for breakfast and snacks but also serves as a comforting dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted, or topped with your favorite spreads, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends alike. With nutritious ingredients like mashed bananas and walnuts, it’s a delicious way to satisfy your cravings while adding a dose of goodness to your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups (245g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (3–4 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
- 3/4 cup (80g) walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in maple syrup.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and yogurt; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup over the top before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg