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    Maple Walnut Banana Bread

    Published: Feb 6, 2009 Last updated: Aug 12, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Maple Walnut Banana Bread is a sugar-free quick bread made with pure maple syrup and topped with walnuts prior to baking.
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    Maple Walnut Banana Bread

    This Maple Walnut Banana Bread is a sugar-free quick bread, sweetened only with pure maple syrup. Its delicious banana flavor is complemented by the lightly sugared walnuts that top the loaf. This recipe definitely belongs on your list of banana breads to try!

    If you've been looking for something to do with some over-ripe bananas, then you have found your final destination! Maple Walnut Banana Bread was the perfect solution for me take my mashed bananas and create a few loaves of this aromatic and delicious bread. This bread is perfect for a snack, with a cup of coffee, or even to pack up in someone's lunch box!

    Sugar-Free Maple Syrup Banana Bread with Walnut Topping

    Why I make Maple Walnut Banana Bread

    There are two main reasons I make this recipe. One, I grew up in Northern NY where maple syrup flows a lot like water in a running brook. There are plenty of maple syrup producers from my hometown. My dad made syrup for a while, and I have other family members who still make it every year. It's the best stuff in the world and if you have never tried it, you are completely missing out! I guess I would have to say maple syrup runs in my blood!

    Another reason I will make a loaf or two of this bread is because Grumpy absolutely loves banana bread. And, I love that it is a sugar-free quick bread only sweetened with pure maple syrup. I am known to buy extra bananas just to let them get overripe so I can make a few loaves!

    Troubleshooting your Maple Walnut Banana Bread recipe

    Does it matter what type of flour I use in this banana bread recipe?

    Yes, the type of flour you use can affect the end result. All-purpose flour is the best type to use for this banana bread. If for instance, you were to use cake flour, then you would be changing the element of the recipe and you may have a gummy result with the bread.

    How do I know when my banana bread is done?

    First of all, the top of the loaf should not be wet. If it is, it's not done. I test for doneness on the inside of the loaf by inserting a toothpick into the loaf. If it comes out clean, or with a few crumbs, I consider it done.A loaf of bread with the end piece cut off showing the inside of the loaf.

    Why did my banana bread turn out heavy and rubbery?

    It is likely you over mixed it. Banana Bread is a quick bread and should be treated more like a muffin when blending the ingredients. You should u0022foldu0022 the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Not beat.

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    two slices of maple walnut banana bread on a tan round plate.

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    Maple Walnut Banana Bread

    Maple Walnut Banana Bread

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Maple Walnut Banana Bread is a sugar-free quick bread made with pure maple syrup and topped with walnuts prior to baking.
    4.22 from 23 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Breads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 slices
    Calories 261 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 egg
    • 3 ripe bananas mashed
    • 1 teaspoon maple extract
    • 3 tablespoons milk
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
    • In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and maple syrup. Beat in the egg and bananas, leaving a few small chunks. Stir in the maple extract and milk.
    • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir into the banana mixture until just moistened. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. Mix the nuts and sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
    • Bake 50 minutes in the pre-heated oven. Cool on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and finish cooling. When completely cool, slice and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Banana, Banana Quick Bread, Maple, Maple Walnut Banana Bread, Sugar-Free Quick Bread
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Reeni♥

      February 07, 2009 at 2:07 am

      The bread looks scrumptious, love the flavors!! Chubby is so cute!! I bet he misses sleeping with Chris.

      Reply
    2. JyLnC

      February 07, 2009 at 1:29 am

      This looks really good.

      One of the cats we used to have didn't want to be my lap buddy either. He liked either my husband or my son unless it was dinner time.

      Reply
    3. Lisa

      February 07, 2009 at 12:20 am

      This is my kind of banana bread. Love maple and walnuts.

      Reply
    4. Marjie

      February 06, 2009 at 11:09 pm

      The maple syrup looks like a splendid alteration to the banana bread recipe!

      Reply
    5. Joie de vivre

      February 06, 2009 at 10:16 pm

      Looks wonderful! I call Chubby a "man's cat" kind of cat. Our cat doesn't sit on my lap either, she barely will let me pet her, but loves my husband and sits on his lap. Who knows?

      Reply
    6. Creative One

      February 06, 2009 at 10:00 pm

      This recipe sounds delicious. Cute picture of Chris and Chubby. Our cat Cleo likes to sit on Randy's lap but not mine. 🙁

      Reply
    7. Tracy

      February 06, 2009 at 9:53 pm

      Sounds yummy! I'm always looking for new banana recipes. I just wish maple syrup wasn't so darn expensive right now!

      Reply
    8. Brilynn

      February 06, 2009 at 9:44 pm

      I just made banana bread too! Maple syrup sounds like a wonderful addition.

      Reply
    9. Flourchild

      February 06, 2009 at 8:02 pm

      I hope your arm gets better. I do love to work out and hope to do it as long as my body will let me. My mom is 71 and in great shape. She is very active and still feels good!
      Your bread looks delicious!

      Reply
    10. chuck

      February 06, 2009 at 7:25 pm

      Maple Syrup Banana Bread sounds wonderful!

      Reply
    11. Kaitlin

      February 06, 2009 at 7:05 pm

      Mmm. The maple sounds like it would be outstanding in it. LOVE the kitty cat!!

      Reply
    12. Jessie

      February 06, 2009 at 5:49 pm

      Looks great! Love the maple syrup! (Love Chubby, too! My kitty sleeps right next to my head every single night.)

      +Jessie
      a.k.a. The Hungry Mouse

      Reply
    13. Robin Sue

      February 06, 2009 at 5:15 pm

      I never thought to sweeten my banana bread with maple syrup. Great idea! Now why won't that cat sit on your lap? Maybe you should give him some banana bread and he will love you even more!

      Reply
    14. Debbie

      February 06, 2009 at 5:08 pm

      Earlier this year, when my husband cleaned out my freezer, he informed me he threw away a bunch of "black" bananas I had in a ziploc bag. And also some single slices of banana bread in sandwich bags. (I was going to conduct my own taste test). Now I have no bananas (isn't that a song?) to bake with. I guess I'll have to go get some today. I want to try this.

      Reply
    15. Elyse

      February 06, 2009 at 4:41 pm

      I'm a bit quirky: I reaaaaally don't like bananas (and so many of my friends want to hit me when I admit this), but I do love banana bread! Throw in a bit of maple and walnuts (oh I love them), and it sounds like a delicious bread! Your pictures have me convinced that I have to make this, especially because my boyfriend has a weakness for all things banana. I'd also love to see a post about your coconut banana bread, as coconut is a real weakness of mine!

      Reply
    16. Mari at Once Upon a Plate

      February 06, 2009 at 3:38 pm

      Shelby, you're killin' me with your fabulous banana bread & cake recipes.

      For the first time in my life I'm WISHING the bananas would hurry up and ripen so I can bake with them. 🙂

      Thanks for searching the recipes out and sharing them with us. You're a gem.

      CUTE picture of Chris & Chubby. Sweet story, too. xo~m.

      Reply
    17. Pam

      February 06, 2009 at 2:33 pm

      I've never thought to add maple to banana bread - I will be trying this sometime, it looks fantastic.

      Chubby looks like my old cat Mama. Thankfully, you have another kitty who climbs all over you!

      Reply
    18. Barbara Bakes

      February 06, 2009 at 2:22 pm

      Shelby I can't believe the cat likes boys better than girls! Your potatoes last night were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again!

      Reply
    19. Bob

      February 06, 2009 at 2:13 pm

      What a coincidence, I just had banana bread! That one looks wicked good.

      Reply
      • Kim

        September 08, 2017 at 9:28 am

        It is great. I made some for our coffee shop at the University!

        Reply
    20. CookiePie

      February 06, 2009 at 11:37 am

      That bread sounds fabulous!! I love maple syrup in anything -- and banana bread is so delicious!

      Reply
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