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Maple Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320
A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with maple syrup and topped with nuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (from 3-4 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

Nuts

  • 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and grease a loaf pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat butter and sugar, add maple syrup, eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients and yogurt, then fold in nuts.
  • Pour batter into pan, top with nuts, and bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool before drizzling with warmed maple syrup.
  • Warm maple syrup and drizzle over warm bread. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a lighter texture, do not overmix the batter.
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Maple