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Maple Banana Bread

Maple Banana Bread with Nut Topping for Your Cozy Days

This Maple Banana Bread features ripe bananas and pure maple syrup, creating a moist and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: MUFFINS
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it is fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil or vegan butter
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Plus another ⅓ cup for topping
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for a vegan version
  • 1¼ cups Mashed Bananas About 3-4 ripe bananas
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
  • ¼ cup Plain Yogurt Can substitute with buttermilk or non-dairy yogurt
For the Topping
  • ¾ cup Walnuts or Pecans Roughly chopped; can swap with almonds or omit
For the Glaze
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Warm slightly before drizzling

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixer
  • medium bowl

Method
 

General Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup and beat for an additional minute.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the sifted dry ingredients, alternating with yogurt, until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, reserving some for the topping.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkling reserved nuts on top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Warm the remaining maple syrup and drizzle it over the warm bread.
  11. Let the bread cool completely in the pan before removing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve warm with a pat of butter for an indulgent treat.

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