Whenever I have ripe bananas sitting on my counter and I want something warm and cozy baking in the oven, I make Maple Banana Bread. The bananas keep the loaf soft and moist, while pure maple syrup adds a gentle, natural sweetness. This bread smells incredible as it bakes and tastes even better once sliced.
Quick Facts
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cooking Time: 50–55 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Serving Size: 8–10 slices
Why You’ll Love This Maple Banana Bread
This banana bread is not overly sweet and has a deep, cozy flavor thanks to maple syrup. It’s soft, tender, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. I love that it uses simple pantry ingredients and stays moist for days. It’s also a great way to use up overripe bananas.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1/3 cup melted butter or oil
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
How I Make My Maple Banana Bread
Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, mash bananas and whisk in maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix gently until just combined.
Step 3: Bake the Bread
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Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes.
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Let cool before slicing.
Soft, fragrant, and perfectly sweet!
Serving Suggestions
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Enjoy warm with butter or honey.
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Serve with coffee or tea.
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Toast slices for extra flavor.
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Add yogurt or nut butter on the side.
Tips for Customization
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Add nuts: Walnuts or pecans work beautifully.
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Chocolate lovers: Add chocolate chips.
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Healthier option: Use whole wheat flour for half the flour.
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Spice it up: Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
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Vegan version: Use flax eggs and plant-based butter.
Nutritional Info (Approx. per slice)
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Calories: 180–220
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Carbs: 30–34g
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Fat: 7–9g
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Protein: 3–4g
FAQs
1. Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?
Yes, but maple syrup gives the best flavor.
2. How do I store banana bread?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
3. Can I freeze this bread?
Absolutely — freeze slices for up to 2 months.
4. Why is my banana bread dense?
Overmixing the batter can make it heavy.
Final Slice
This Maple Banana Bread is soft, comforting, and full of natural sweetness. It’s an easy, no-fuss recipe that always delivers cozy results. Once you try it, you’ll find yourself baking it again and again.
