Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Maple Glazed Banana Bread—a perfect blend of moist, flavorful banana bread topped with a sweet maple glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Each slice is tender and satisfying, capturing the essence of ripe bananas enhanced by the rich taste of maple syrup. Whether you’re enjoying it warm with a cup of tea or sharing it at gatherings, this banana bread is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium bananas (or 2 large)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash bananas with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs until fully combined.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the banana mixture without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before glazing with a mixture of melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg