Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Maple Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This simple recipe combines ripe bananas with rich maple syrup for an irresistible sweetness that will satisfy any craving. Enhanced with nuts for crunch, this quick bread is ideal for sharing with friends and family or enjoying on your own. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a loaf that’s sure to impress.
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 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add maple syrup and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with yogurt until just combined. Fold in walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, top with reserved nuts, and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Drizzle warm maple syrup over the top before cooling completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg