Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Maple Glazed Banana Bread, a modern twist on the classic recipe. This moist and flavorful bread combines ripe bananas with a rich maple glaze, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether shared with friends and family or enjoyed solo, this banana bread is sure to impress. Simple to make and packed with sweetness, it’s the perfect addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 medium bananas or 2 large bananas
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs until well combined.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into creamed mixture.
- Gently mix in banana mixture until incorporated.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (72g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg