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Maple Pecan Banana Bread

Step up your baking game with this irresistible banana pecan bread. The warm, nutty flavors will have your taste buds dancing.  Enjoy this simple  This easy maple pecan banana bread with brown sugar is baked in a loaf pan.  You could make this banana nut bread with pecans or walnuts.

 

banana pecan bread

 

Does this maple pecan banana bread have your mouth watering?  Yeppers, mine too!  Always around this time of the year, I start craving it.   But I really don’t limit myself to a seasonal craving, I make this bread all year long.  Anytime I allow my bananas to get a little overly ripe. 

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maple pecan banana bread

 

This slice of banana bread that is sure to be a big hit at your house.  Don’t throw out those overripe bananas, they are total gold using this recipe. 

 

How to make maple pecan banana bread:

Ingredients Needed:

  • 1 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 medium bananas
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment Needed:

  • 9 X 5 loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Potato Masher, optional for mashing bananas

 

 

Mixing flour in bowl

 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and spray your 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

 

banana pecan bread

 

In another large bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher.  Then  add brown sugar and combine well. 

 

Mixing bowl with batter

 

Add in eggs, mix again until just incorporated. Add vanilla, maple syrup, and melted butter, mix again.

 

bread Batter

 

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing as you add. Mix until just incorporated, careful not to over-mix. Gently stir in chopped pecans.

 

banana nut bread with pecans

 

Pour the batter into your loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes. Tent the pan with foil for the last 20 minutes or so, to avoid too much browning on top.

 

banana nut bread with pecans

 

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this moist and delicious banana pecan bread.  Perfect for breakfast or dessert. 

 

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Pecan Nut Bread

Enjoy this simple banana pecan bread recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Make this easy banana nut bread with pecan in a loaf pan.  It’s a delicious maple pecan banana bread with brown sugar recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread with brown sugar, banana nut bread, banana pecan bread, maple pecan banana bread
Servings: 8
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Evelyn Osborn

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and spray your 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, mash bananas, then add brown sugar and mix. Add in eggs, mix again until just incorporated.
  • Add vanilla, maple syrup, and melted butter, mix again.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing as you add. Mix until just incorporated, careful not to over-mix. Gently stir in chopped pecans.
  • Pour the batter into your loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes. Tent the pan with foil for the last 20 minutes or so, to avoid too much browning on top.
  • Let the bread cool, and then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

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