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Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread

Indulge in Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread Bliss Today

Experience the delightful taste of Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread, a sumptuous twist on a classic that combines rich flavors and overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt is a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon can be replaced with nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup white sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup whole milk or almond milk
  • ½ cup bourbon or omit for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract omit for different flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or use almond extract
  • 1½ cups mashed overripe bananas about 5-6 bananas
  • 1 cup chopped toffee can be swapped for chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pans
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together white sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, bourbon, maple extract, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add mashed bananas to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in chopped toffee until evenly distributed.
  7. Grease two loaf pans and pour batter evenly into each pan.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Store at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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