Description
Maple Pecan Banana Bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of maple syrup and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a vegan option, replace butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, maple pecan, baking, breakfast, snack