This post is sponsored by Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup. All comments are my own.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and many of us are searching for that perfect way to show Mom just how much she means to us. Flowers are beautiful, brunch is lovely, but there’s a special kind of magic in a gift made with your own hands… especially one that smells as incredible as it tastes! This year, why not surprise her with a loaf of my Maple Banana Bread?
Now, this is not just any banana bread. It’s made extra special, elevated with the rich, authentic sweetness of Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup.
When I am baking for my family, I want ingredients that shine. That’s where Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup comes in. Its pure, smooth maple flavor adds a wonderful depth and richness that perfectly complements the sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunchy walnuts. Using Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup takes a comforting classic like banana bread and turns it into something truly memorable.
And the beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Forget complicated recipes that keep you tied up in the kitchen for hours. My recipe is incredibly easy to prep, uses simple ingredients, and honestly? The results rival any fancy bakery loaf. It’s moist, packed with flavor, and the subtle hint of maple from the Spring Tree™ syrup makes it absolutely irresistible.
This is the perfect recipe to whip up the day before, or even bake fresh on Mother’s Day morning. Plus, it’s simple enough for even novice bakers to master!
This Mother’s Day, give a gift that comes straight from the heart (and your oven!). Grab a bottle of Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup, gather your ingredients, and fill your home with the comforting aroma of this delicious Maple Banana Bread. Serve a warm slice with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect start to her special day.
Maple Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 1/2 cups overripe bananas mashed with fork - approximately 3 - 4 bananas
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Prepare a 9"x5" loaf pan by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the Spring Tree™ Maple Syrup, brown sugar and eggs and whisk for 1 minute until thoroughly combined.
- Add the yogurt, vanilla, melted butter and mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until no flour pockets remain. Do not over-mix.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour and spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set on a wire rack until completely cooled.
- Slice and serve with whipped maple butter* if desired.
Notes
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