Maple Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf (10–12 slices)

This banana bread is sweetened entirely with pure maple syrup—no refined sugar—giving it a warm, rich flavor and super moist texture.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Wet Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins (optional but delicious)

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons pure maple sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

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

2. Mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:
flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. Mix wet ingredients

In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
Stir until smooth.

4. Combine wet + dry

Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

5. Pour into pan

Spread batter evenly into prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle maple sugar on top for a crackly maple crust (optional but amazing).

6. Bake

Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Tips for Extra Flavor

• Use very ripe bananas — the spottier the better.
• Substitute ¼ cup of the butter with Greek yogurt for an ultra-moist loaf.
• Add 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup brushed on top right after baking for a glossy finish.
• Use Grade A Dark maple syrup for the deepest maple flavor.