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    Home » Bread & Breakfast

    Maple Banana Bread

    December 31, 2022 by Ginger Snap 1 Comment

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    This Maple Banana Bread is topped with a sweet maple glaze, filled with pure maple syrup, and plenty of ripe bananas. It's a perfect recipe to make all year long!

    Maple banana bread with a maple glaze sitting on parchment paper.

    This maple cinnamon banana bread is both tender and sturdy. Each bite just melts in your mouth thanks to the moist crumb too.

    The maple flavor really shines in this quick bread, and when combined with the mashed bananas, makes for a delicious breakfast treat!

    Looking for more maple recipes? Then check out these: maple donuts, maple bundt cake, and maple rice krispie treats.

    Banana bread slices with a maple glaze.

    Why You'll Love This Bread

    • All you need are two bowls; no stand mixer needed.
    • Both maple syrup and maple extract are used.
    • All you need are two bananas.
    • The maple topping adds a touch of sweetness.
    • It can be eaten for breakfast or dessert!

    This unique banana bread recipe will definitely become a new favorite that the whole family will love!

    Banana bread loaf with icing dripping down the sides.

    Expert Baking Tips

    1. Bread Pan: Line your 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and then non-stick spray. I like to create “handles” with my parchment paper that hangs slightly over the sides of the pan. This makes it extremely easy to remove the bread.
    1. Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    1. Folding: When we are ready to combine the wet and dry ingredients we will “fold” them together just until you see no more white flour. Folding: This means we carefully combine our ingredients without stirring or beating.

    Ingredients Needed

    Here are some notes on the ingredients we'll be using. For the full ingredients list, look at the recipe card below.

    • Flour: I used all purpose flour.
    • Bananas: You need 2 overripe bananas. The more overripe they are, the better!
    • Sugars: A mixture of both brown sugar and granulated sugar is used in the banana bread batter.
    • Oil: Use either vegetable or canola oil.
    • Maple Syup: Use pure maple syrup. That will bring out the best maple syrup flavor in the bread.
    • Maple Extract: I added a little bit of maple extract to the glaze to really enhance that maple flavor.
    Ingredients needed: flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, sugar, maple syrup, oil, bananas

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions on how to make this maple banana bread recipe.

    Step 1: Dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

    Step 2: Wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mash bananas using a fork. Then add the brown sugar, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and whisk together until completely combined.

    Large glass bowl with mashed bananas in it.
    Wet ingredients whisked together in a bowl.
    Maple banana bread batter in a large bowl.

    Step 3: Combine the ingredients. Add the flour mixture into the wet and fold everything together using a rubber spatula just until combined.

    Step 4: Bake. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring the bread over to a wire rack.

    Banana bread batter in a glass loaf pan.
    Maple glaze in a small bowl.

    Step 5: Make the glaze. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, and the milk until completely combined.

    Step 6: Assemble. Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf and let it set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

    A piece of banana bread leaning against the loaf.

    Storing Tips

    Keep any leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    You can also leave the bread at room temperature for 1 day before refrigerating.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Type Of Bread Pan Should I Use?

    I recommend this 9x5 inch bread pan. It's glass, so the bread doesn't over bake too quickly. If you use a dark pan you run the risk of burning it.

    What Can I Add To This Recipe?

    If desired, you could add chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or even cinnamon chips. I would recommend adding a 1/2 cup of any of those options.

    Super moist slice of maple banana bread with icing.

    If you made this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below. I love hearing from you! Also, please tag me on Instagram and check out my Pinterest for even more recipe ideas.

    It brings me so much joy to see you make my recipes. 🙂

    Happy Baking!

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    Maple Banana Bread

    Karissa Parrish (Ginger Snap)
    This Maple Banana Bread is topped with a sweet maple glaze, filled with pure maple syrup, and plenty of ripe bananas. It's a perfect recipe to make all year long!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Cool Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 slices

    Equipment

    • 9x5-Inch Bread Pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients:
      

    Maple Banana Bread

    • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 overripe bananas, mashed
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or canola)
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Maple Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon maple extract
    • 1 ½ tablespoons milk

    Instructions:
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x5-inch bread pan with parchment paper, creating "handles" that hang over the sides. Then spray the pan with non-stick spray.

    Maple Banana Bread

    • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mash the two bananas using a fork. Add the brown sugar, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until combined.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet and fold everything together using a silicone spatula just until combined.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake for 40-50 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the center of the bread (it should come out clean with a few crumbs). Cool in the pan for 30 minutes then transfer the bread over to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Maple Glaze

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, and the milk until completely combined. If the glaze is too thick, add an extra ½ tablespoon of milk, if it's too thin add an extra ½ tablespoon of powdered sugar.
    • Pour the glaze over the cooled cooled banana bread and allow it to set for 10-15 minutes before serving. Keep any leftover bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes:

    Bread Pan: Line your 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and then non-stick spray. I like to create “handles” with my parchment paper that hangs slightly over the sides of the pan. This makes it extremely easy to remove the bread.
    Measuring Flour: To help ensure you don’t add extra flour, follow these three simple steps: 1) Fluff up the flour using a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Scrape a knife across the top of the measuring cup to level out the flour.
    Folding: When we are ready to combine the wet and dry ingredients we will “fold” them together just until you see no more white flour. Folding: This means we carefully combine our ingredients without stirring or beating.
    Keyword banana bread recipe, easy banana bread, maple banana bread, maple glazed banana bread
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    1. Lydia Hogan

      January 14, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Yum looks so delicious for winter. Can’t wait to try this with a flax egg replacement!

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