This Maple Walnut Banana Bread recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of maple syrup and crunchy walnuts. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe that adds depth and character to each slice.
Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this banana bread is easy to make and requires simple ingredients. You can enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a pat of butter.
Delicious Maple Walnut Banana Bread
This banana bread is moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of maple syrup and walnuts. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields a loaf that serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the maple syrup, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
