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    Maple Banana Bread

    Published: Aug 20, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2024 by Shiran · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Take your banana bread to new heights with the sweetness of maple syrup. This maple banana bread gives the classic favorite a fall twist with a maple glaze and crunchy nut topping.

    Maple Banana Bread

    To say I love banana bread is a bit of an understatement. I have 5 different banana bread recipes already on the blog, including the classic, as well as banana Nutella cake, banana cookies, tarts, muffins, cakes, scones and pancakes.

    Bananas are nature’s best sweetener… or so I thought until I paired it with another natural sweetener, maple syrup. If you’re looking for a banana bread recipe with maple syrup, look no further. I use maple syrup two ways in this banana bread recipe, both in the filling and drizzled on top after baking for extra maple flavor.

    This maple banana bread has a nutty, maple glazed crunch topping that is my favorite part in this recipe. The sweet crunch pairs perfectly with the tender, moist texture of the banana bread. With fall creeping up on us, a loaf of maple glazed banana bread will help you say farewell to summer and not overwhelm you with pumpkin spice season.

    Maple Banana Bread

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    How to Make Maple Banana Bread

    Banana bread is one of the simplest things to make (no chilling, kneading or rolling pins required) and this banana maple bread recipe sticks to that promise.

    To start, prepare your oven and pan and sift together the dry ingredients to use for later. In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This takes 3-4 minutes and you may need to scrape down the bowl a couple times to make sure everything gets combined. Don’t skip this step, as it adds air to the batter which makes the cake light and fluffy.

    Once creamed, add ⅓ cup of maple syrup and beat for another whole minute. Scrape down the sides again, and add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

    Turn the mixer on low and slowly add in the dry ingredients. I like to do this in two parts, adding half of the flour mixture, then the yogurt/sour cream, and finally the remaining dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix the banana bread batter during this step. The last step is to stir in the nuts, saving a few for the topping.

    Pour the batter into the pan and top with reserved nuts. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes to prevent the cake from browning too quickly.

    Maple Glazed Banana Bread

    Preparing the Maple Syrup Glaze

    Once the cake is done baking, place it on a wire rack to cool while you prepare the maple syrup glaze. In a small saucepan or in the microwave, warm another ⅓ cup of maple syrup until heated through. Drizzle this slowly over the warm banana bread, letting it soak in completely. If you’re having trouble with this, poke a few holes with a toothpick to help the syrup seep in.

    Let it cool completely before eating. The maple glazed banana bread actually tastes even better a day after its made, as the banana bread develops more flavor and moisture.

    Maple Banana Bread

    Some Baking Tips

    This maple banana bread recipe is just like your classic banana bread, which means I’ve made it enough times to have picked up a few tips to share with you.

    • Use ripe bananas: Make sure your bananas are well-spotted (not black) and brown.
    • Use room temperature butter: To get the perfect texture, you need to use softened butter when creaming it with the sugar. I like to set it out a few hours or at least 1-2 hours in advance.
    • Don’t overmix your batter: When mixing in the flour and nuts, try to mix as little as possible and stop as soon as the ingredients get combined. This helps keep the banana bread light and fluffy.
    • Let it rest overnight: This maple glazed banana bread gets better over time, so if you can resist (I know, it’s hard), let it rest overnight before eating. Trust me, it’s well worth the wait.

    Update: I bake with this gorgeous non-toxic loaf pan from Caraway because the cake releases like butter from the perfect non-stick sides. (affiliate link)

    Maple Banana Bread
    Maple Banana Bread
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    Maple Banana Bread

    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    YIELD 1 loaf

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups (245g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (1 stick/115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 ¼ cups mashed bananas (3-4 bananas)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
    • ¾ cup (80g) walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup , for the topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
    2. In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.

    3. Using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add ⅓ cup maple syrup and beat for one more minute. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl as needed. On medium speed, beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract and beat until well combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Add the yogurt or sour cream and beat until combined. Add the other half of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Do not overmix – the less you mix, the lighter the bread will be. Mix in the nuts, reserving a few for garnish.

    4. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and top with reserved nuts. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil (I cover mine after 30 minutes to help prevent it). Remove from oven and place the pan on a wire rack.

    5. Warm the maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through (or for a few seconds in the microwave). Drizzle slowly over banana bread while the bread is still warm. If the syrup doesn’t soak in completely, poke a few holes with a toothpick. Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan.

    6. Store bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature. The bread can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it on the counter, still covered, or overnight in the fridge.

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    1. shivya saklani says

      August 20, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Shiran,
      Can I use honey as a substitute of maple syrup?

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        August 23, 2020 at 5:41 am

        It would taste great if you use it in the cake, but as for the topping, personally, I think the honey flavor would be too strong. You can skip the topping or use less honey.

        Reply
    2. Minlanie says

      March 06, 2021 at 8:23 pm

      I tried it and i so love it…

      Reply
    3. June says

      July 26, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      Amazing! Thank you it was delicious.

      Reply
    4. Mar says

      August 05, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      With what can I replace de yogurt?

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        August 12, 2021 at 4:33 am

        Sour cream or buttermilk.

        Reply
    5. Melanie Montero says

      October 13, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      This is now my go-to banana bread recipe

      Reply
    6. Gretchen Hake says

      October 20, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      If I were to make these in paper muffin cups would you keep the oven temp the same? Decrease cooking time to???

      Reply
      • Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says

        October 21, 2021 at 10:26 am

        Hi Gretchen, I would keep the oven temperature the same but bake them for a shorter amount of time until a toothpick comes out clean 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jean says

      January 24, 2022 at 8:47 am

      Made this into muffins and baked about 18 min. Did not use the maple syrup on top. They were excellent!

      Reply
    8. Maryann says

      July 24, 2022 at 12:44 am

      I loved the bread, I am sharing the recipes with others and this will be my go-to banana bread recipe!
      I did make 2 substitutions: I used coconut palm sugar in place of the brown sugar and I used kamut flour in place of all purpose flour. Nice and flavorful and moist!

      Reply
      • Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says

        July 24, 2022 at 6:14 am

        Hi Maryann! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and were able to figure out how to make it your own 🙂

        Reply
    9. Tanya Blankenship says

      February 26, 2023 at 12:16 pm

      This banana bread. is amazing!!!
      Best banana bread I have ever made. Super moist.
      I changed the flour to King Arthur gluten-free flour. I also used coconut sugar in place of brown sugar,. Coconut sugar and maple syrup, have an anti-inflammatory affect and it helps with arthritis. I followed everything else exactly the same. My granddaughters and my son are both gluten-free and this is the most moist banana bread I have ever made. You can’t even tell that it’s gluten free thank you thank you thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        April 05, 2023 at 5:51 pm

        Hi Tanya! Yum! That sounds amazing! I, too, like to substitute with gluten free flour and have had great results. I love the idea of substituting in some coconut sugar!

        Reply
    10. Carmen says

      October 22, 2023 at 7:22 pm

      Delish and moist recipe! Love it. Only ingredient I changed was brown sugar with Coconut palm sugar. Still used the maple syrup in mixture as well as on top. Using the yogurt I thought would change the flavor but it did not. Of course we couldn’t wait a day to let it rest 😁 Tastes so good warm. It was a hit!

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        October 23, 2023 at 1:51 pm

        Thank you for your kind words, Carmen! Glad you enjoyed this bread.

        Reply
    11. Stacey says

      April 28, 2024 at 5:28 pm

      Just made this recipe turned out super moist. I have tried other recipes, they tend to be a bit too dry and dense. I substituted coconut sugar for brown sugar and added 1tsp cinnamon. This is my new go to banana bread recipe from now on…YUM!

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        April 28, 2024 at 5:38 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words, Stacey! I’m so glad you loved this loaf!

        Reply
    12. A says

      July 05, 2024 at 1:59 am

      Just made this. I subbed maple syrup with blue agave, sour cream/yogurt with vanilla pudding and used gluten free flour. It came out soft and can’t really taste the banana. Maybe I’ll add more banana or use banana pudding.

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        July 08, 2024 at 1:39 pm

        Hello A, That’s a lot of substitutions, so you definitely made a whole new recipe. I’m not sure how to help you with the banana flavor with all those changes.

        Reply
    13. Ann says

      August 14, 2024 at 7:31 pm

      This makes a lovely light and fluffy bread!
      I added cinnamon.

      Reply

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