Maple Banana Bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread, incorporating the natural sweetness of maple syrup. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until well blended.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped pecans.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your Maple Banana Bread!
For more delicious recipes featuring maple syrup, visit the Maple Syrup From Canada Blog.