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Maple Glazed Banana Bread

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This easy, moist banana bread is elevated with a luscious maple syrup glaze that soaks into every slice, making it irresistibly tender and flavorful. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, this loaf is a crowd-pleaser with simple pantry ingredients and a cozy maple twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups / 300g)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or 1-to-1 gluten-free flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon maple extract

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line with parchment paper for easy removal if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until well blended and glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra nuts or chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Let bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and butter. Warm over low heat until butter melts and mixture just starts to bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, pinch of salt, and maple extract if using.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread. Let set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender. Cool bread completely before glazing for best results. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter. Add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit are optional and customizable. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.

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