Maple Walnut Banana Bread Recipe
This plant-based banana bread blends pure maple syrup and crunchy walnuts for a moist, sweet, nutty loaf with cozy autumn vibes.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas medium, mashed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup neutral oil like avocado or melted coconut
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk almond or oat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth and slightly lumpy (like your life).
- Stir in maple syrup, oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix gently—don’t overthink it, unlike your last text message.
- Fold in chopped walnuts with confidence and zero guilt.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Smooth the top like frosting a life crisis.
- Sprinkle a few walnuts on top for flair.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (not soggy, not scorched).
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Then cool completely… if you have the patience.
- Slice, serve, and act like you’ve been baking like this your whole life.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 7%
- Folate: 5%
- Potassium: 9%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
Tips to Boost Flavor
- Toast your walnuts before folding them in for next-level crunch.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove for holiday energy.
- Drizzle extra maple syrup on top because life is short.
- Swap half the flour for whole wheat if you're feeling virtuous.
- Best enjoyed with coffee, tea, or a well-earned break from reality.