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Best Moist Maple Banana Bread Recipe

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Maple banana bread delivers cozy fall flavors with the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup and ripe bananas. This one-bowl recipe creates a moist, tender loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, with optional cinnamon spice butter to elevate every slice.

Ingredients

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4 medium overripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups mashed; black spots mean peak sweetness and moisture)

1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter for richer taste)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (plus extra for butter or glaze)

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose for lighter texture)

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

1. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.

2. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in nuts if using.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes if top browns too quickly.

4. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For best flavor, wrap and rest overnight.

Notes

Cinnamon Spice Butter (makes 1/2 cup):

8 tablespoons salted butter, softened

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, ginger, cloves

Pinch of sea salt

 

Beat softened butter, maple syrup, spices, and salt until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Serve slathered on warm slices.

 

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.

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