Banana bread is one of those things that you can never have too many recipes for. Well, aside from a really good plain recipe. You need one of those.
But when it comes to variations, I love trying all kinds of flavor combinations. Since it’s fall, it was about time that I tried a fall flavored banana bread.
Since I’ve been all about maple lately, it shouldn’t surprise you that a maple pecan banana bread was the first one out of my oven!
Maple syrup and honey are the sweeteners in this bread and yogurt replaces the use of oil. Chopped pecans add a bit of crunch and a hint of cinnamon gives a boost of flavor.
What I think may be my favorite part of this bread is the pecan topping. Chopped pecans are tossed with cinnamon and maple syrup and toast up nicely while the bread bakes.
I may have been picking the pecans off the top of the bread because they were so good!
But if you can refrain from picking off all of the candied pecans, they make a great topping to this fall flavored banana bread!
If you’re looking for a new banana bread recipe to add to your collection, this one won’t disappoint.
You’ll find yourself making loaf after loaf when they keep disappearing!
Maple Pecan Banana Bread
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 2 1/4 Cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Cups mashed very ripe banana
- 1/2 Cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 Cup maple syrup
- 1/4 Cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/2 Cup chopped pecans
For the Pecan Topping
- 6 Tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed banana, yogurt, maple syrup, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Stir together chopped pecans and cinnamon for the topping. Stir in maple syrup. Sprinkle over top of batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. You will want to check the bread at 30 minutes to see if your pecans are getting too browned. If they are, just place a piece of aluminum foil over the top for the remainder of the baking time.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Slice and enjoy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 208Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 5g
Nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and may not always be accurate. Nutrition values can vary greatly based on brand used. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.
Cindy Thornton
Thursday 20th of October 2022
Made this Bread, excellent when first comes out of oven! Wrapped leftovers in plastic wrap, next morning warmed up a slice for breakfast not as good reheated, the spice flavor was not as strong ( just purchased fresh good brand spices to make this recipe) Maybe increase the spice amount and maybe the Maple syrup ?
Donna
Tuesday 4th of October 2022
Can I use AP flour instead of the whole wheat?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction
Wednesday 5th of October 2022
Yes. :)
Lisa
Monday 31st of December 2018
I just checked I have everything to make this amazing looking bread! Thank you so much for sharing it????.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Monday 12th of October 2015
Oh wow! You seriously make the best sounding/looking food. I love the addition of maple! Good call!
Liora- allthingsloveli
Sunday 11th of October 2015
What a delicious spin on banana bread!