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My favorite Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter. All made in one bowl, quick to mix up, warming, and SO DELICIOUS! Yep, that pretty much sums up this banana bread, it’s the perfect bread to bake up this weekend. With over-ripe bananas, coconut oil, pure maple, eggs, vanilla, flour, butter, and warm winter spices. This is sure to become your favorite banana bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even an after-dinner dessert.
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Like clockwork, every single January, I seem to share banana bread. It’s not something I do intentionally, it’s more so that my family just loves a classic banana bread. And personally, I love making it. Banana bread was a recipe my mom and I would make when I was a kid.
We’d do a lot of baking together on the bitter-cold winter days when we lived in Cleveland. Most of the time, it was her chocolate chip cookies, her oatmeal cookies, a chocolate cake, buckeyes, or her special K-bars.
Do you see a theme? A lot of chocolate.
The one, non-chocolate thing we’d bake together was banana bread. She made hers so simply, I can almost remember the recipe by heart. For some reason, I’ve never once shared her original banana bread.
This is pretty close though, only I used a few more wholesome ingredients. I now use maple syrup to sweeten the bread. I also use whole wheat pastry flour, which we’ve found makes the bread even more delicious.
Oh, and coconut oil in place of canola oil.
The details
This could not be easier. Locate four very ripe bananas. I’m talking practically black bananas and very soft. If they’re just too black to eat, they’re perfect for banana bread.
Mash up the bananas and then mix with a little coconut oil, pure maple syrup, a couple of large eggs, and a splash of vanilla. Add white whole wheat flour, a pinch of cinnamon, and a dash of salt. The cinnamon is that unexpected ingredient that might seem a bit off, but it’s actually what makes the banana bread batter really good. It’s subtle enough that you can’t really tell it’s there, but it adds a special touch.
You can mix in some walnuts or pecans if you like, sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. It really just depends on the day.
While the bread is baking in a loaf pan, make the butter. Some might skip this step, but please, I’m begging you all, MAKE THE BUTTER.
It’s so delicious when slathered over a warm piece of bread. I whip the butter with either honey or maple. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cloves, and a pinch of sea salt. Whip it all up until the butter is light and creamy.
Trust me on the butter. If you love anything pumpkin spice, you’re going to love the butter.
The bread with the butter slathered on is very tender, very banana-y, sweetened lightly with maple, and full of yumminess.
A warm slice of perfect banana bread with cinnamon spice butter is perfect any time of day!
Looking for other sweet winter recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Peanut Butter Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chunk Rye Banana Bread
5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake
Baked Chocolate Fudge Glazed Doughnuts
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts with Cinnamon Maple Glaze
Lastly, if you make this Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Spice Butter be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Maple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Butter
Ingredients
- 4 medium overly ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup walnuts, (optional)
Cinnamon Spice Butter
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9×5 inch bread pan.2. In a bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts, if using. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Remove and let cool for 30 minutes before cutting…or just eat it warm with a smear of cinnamon butter. Enjoy!4. To make the cinnamon butter, In a bowl, beat the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Serve with the warm bread.
Notes
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I will have to try this again. I used some mashed bananas from my freezer & I think they lost some of their flavor. I appreciated how easy it was to put together. Bread got crustier than expected so be sure and check it at the minimum baking time. The butter is great but I found I need to let the mixer run for at least 5 minutes and use medium or higher speed.
Hey there,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback! Let me know if you give the recipe a try using fresh bananas! xT
So delicious!! I’ve made it 3 times in the last 2 weeks!
Hey Diana,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT
I make banana bread all the time and when this recipe came up on my pinterest feed, I knew I had to try it. I may never make a basic recipe again. It’s so elevated with these simple flavour upgrades.
Absolutely fantastic!
Thanks so much Rhae, I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xT
Delicious!! Quick, simple and a crowd pleaser
Hey Bridget,
Awesome!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:)
This is absolutely delicious! I compare all banana bread to my vintage recipe and this was a very close 2nd. The butter is a must to pair with it!!!
Hey Michele,
Happy Friday!!⛄️❄️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
I made this today and cant stop snacking on it – so yummy!
Hey Emily,
Lol thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
Not the best. I’m not sure if the lack of instructions is the problem or the combo of ingredients but this was just not good. Very gummy, flat, and just not great. I ate a little of it and will probably throw the rest away. The maple butter was very yummy you just have to make the butter is very soft or it won’t mix in. I will be sticking to my tried and true banana bread recipe but perhaps add in some cinnamon!
Hi Anna,
Thanks for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed. Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xx
Definitely the best Banana Bread I’ve ever made! I opted to add crushed candied Pecans instead of Walnuts. 52 minutes was perfect at 1400′ elevation 😁 Definitely MAKE THE BUTTER!! SOOOO GOOD!!!
Hey Michael,
Happy Thursday! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks so much for making it! xT
This a keeper! So so delish!
Hey Traci,
Happy Wednesday! ❄️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
I am an experienced baker. This recipe was a flop. The bread tasted terrible. I used the ingredients listed. I will go back to Sarah Kieffer’s banana bread which I can highly recommend to anyone who wants great flavor. Sorry, normally a fan.
Hi Maria,
So sorry to hear that this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! Please let me know if there is anything that I can help with! xx
If you’re an “experienced baker” you wouldn’t have flopped your own recipe, because you’d know how to prepare it. That’s your fault. I think you’re just an experienced bullshitter. Sarah is probably embarrassed that you are dropping her name.
I have a question about the butter. The maple syrup didn’t fully incorporate and so the butter is kind of loose and not creamy like I imagine it should be. Is this normal? Did I do something wrong?
I had the same problem. Delicious, but not creamy. Would like to know how to correct it.
Yes please
Very good. The outside of the bread got nice and crusty which is rare in banana bread recipes that I find tend to stay soft throughout. I used white whole wheat flour (not pastry) and 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts. I also measured out my mashed banana. I had 4 bananas and ended up using 3 and 1/3 of them. Yum yum, thank you 👍
Hey Amy,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xT
I would make sure your ingredients are at room temp and whip it well!
Hey Lia,
So sorry to hear this! Were your ingredients at room temp? I would try whipping them longer and see if that helps! xx
My butter did the same thing. I’m a little disappointed. Will try to whip the butter first next time and then add the ingredients
Let the mixer run for at least 5 minutes and use medium or higher speed.
Delicious! Great use of 4 black bananas and very quick and easy to put together. It is not overly sweet so the spiced butter is a nice addition. I couldn’t find whole wheat pastry flour so I just used regular flour and it was totally fine. No need to overly complicate things searching the planet for some special flour. Will definitely make again and recommend!
Hey Leana,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks so much for trying it out! xx
Planning to make – looks so good & easy. What and what amount do your recommend to make it Gluten free? Thanks.
Hey Liz,
You can use an equal amount of gluten free flour for this recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
The only banana bread recipe anyone should make! Simple and savory, and the butter is top notch.
Thanks so much Jennifer! I love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks for making it! xT
Omg this is so good! How should the butter be stored, and how long will it keep for?
Hi Ariel,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks so much for trying it out! The butter will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks;) xx
A nice, healthier alternative to typical sugar-filled banana bread. I find it yummy warm with the cinnamon butter. My butter turned out great! You just have to make sure you let it mix for a few minutes and do it’s thing. I also used honey in the butter instead of maple syrup if that helps.
Hey Lindsay,
Happy Thursday! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks so much for making it! xT