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Moist Maple Banana Bread

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Craving a tender, naturally sweetened banana bread that bursts with pure maple flavor? This one-bowl recipe delivers moist perfection using overripe bananas and wholesome ingredients, paired with an irresistible cinnamon spice butter.

Ingredients

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4 medium overripe bananas (about 1¼ cups mashed)

¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter for richer flavor)

â…“ cup pure maple syrup (use dark Grade A for best taste)

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry for a nutty twist)

1½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

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

Cinnamon Spice Butter:

½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened

¼ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

â…› teaspoon ground allspice

â…› teaspoon ground ginger

â…› teaspoon ground cloves

Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with oil or line with parchment.

2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined.

3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain—do not overmix for tender crumb.

4. Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into pan, smooth top.

5. Bake 50-60 minutes, tenting with foil after 30 minutes if browning too fast. Toothpick in center should come out clean or with moist crumbs.

6. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm with cinnamon butter.

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8. Make Cinnamon Spice Butter: Beat softened butter, maple syrup, spices, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Chill until ready to use.

Notes

Use black-spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.

Room temperature eggs prevent curdling.

Measure flour by spooning and leveling (180g).

Rest overnight for enhanced flavor.

Store airtight at room temp 2 days, fridge 5 days, freezer 3 months (slice first).

Vegan: Use flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 5 tbsp water) and plant butter.

Gluten-free: 1:1 GF flour blend.

Per slice (12 servings): ~220 calories, 35g carbs, 4g protein.

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