Maple Pecan Banana Bread
Maple Pecan Banana Bread is a delightful loaf that combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with rich maple syrup and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a favorite. Serve it warm, plain, or with a dollop of cream cheese for an indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the melted butter, eggs, and maple syrup until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg