
MAPLE BANANA NUT BREAD
the yummiest banana bread with a hint of maple and pecans! this pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or as an addition to your breakfast spread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups mashed banana
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 TBSP pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees & spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray (I also like to line with parchment paper)
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or bowl with hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar & brown sugar until light & fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla & banana. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then mix again. Then, add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda & cinnamon. Mix until combined & then fold in the pecans.
- Add the batter to the loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour, until the center comes out clean. Drizzle with the maple syrup as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- ENJOY!