Description
A moist and tender banana bread enhanced with rich maple syrup and crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast, a cozy snack, or enjoying warm with coffee on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (reserve a few for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped pecans, reserving some for topping.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle reserved pecans on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra maple flavor, drizzle warm slices with maple syrup before serving.
- Overripe bananas work best for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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