Pecan Banana Bread

This maple pecan banana bread is soft and moist, with chopped pecans throughout, a sweet maple glaze, and extra pecans sprinkled on top. It's such a delicious way to use up those ripe bananas on the counter.

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• Why You'll Love Maple Pecan Banana Bread
• Ingredients Needed
• Bread Variations
• How To Make Pecan Banana Bread
• BruCrew Tips
• Storing and Freezing
• FAQs
• More Banana Bread Recipes
• Recipe

When our kids were younger, our youngest son was definitely the pickiest eater in the house. He only liked a few things to eat. So when he asked for banana bread one afternoon, I stopped everything and made a loaf of sour cream banana bread right away.

The moment I took the loaf out of the oven, my husband and son sliced into it before I could even flip it out of the pan. I barely managed to get one tiny piece! However, that one bite got me thinking about different ways to make banana bread, especially with the fall baking season approaching.

We always have pecans in the cupboard, so I added some into my next loaf of banana bread, along with a splash of maple extract. I also added a simple maple glaze and added more pecans on top. As usual, we debated the glaze because my husband likes his banana bread plain, but I think the glaze takes it to the next level!

If you love easy banana bread recipes, check out this Oreo banana bread or this Reese's banana bread for more fun ways to use up ripe bananas.

Ingredients Needed

Here are the key ingredients you will need to make this pecan banana bread recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe for the exact amounts.

• Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and helps create a soft, tender crumb.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bread and helps the crust turn golden. You can replace some with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
• Maple Extract: Adds a stronger maple flavor than syrup.
• Eggs: Bind the ingredients and add structure.
• Sour Cream: Keeps the bread moist and tender. Full-fat cream works best.
• Overripe Bananas: Brown spots mean extra sweetness and more banana flavor. You'll need 1 cup of mashed bananas, about 2-3 depending on size.
• All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure. Spoon and level the flour when measuring to avoid adding too much.
• Baking Soda and Salt: Help the bread rise and balance the sweetness.
• Pecans: Add crunchy and nutty flavor to the loaf and the glaze.
• Maple Glaze: Powdered sugar and maple extract make a simple, sweet topping that adds even more maple flavor.

How To Make Pecan Banana Bread

This banana bread is easy to make, and the maple glaze on top makes it extra special.

1. Make the batter. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, then mix in the extract, eggs, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
2. Add the dry ingredients. Stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pecan pieces, then mix it into the wet ingredients just until combined.
3. Bake the bread. Spread the batter in the prepared loaf pan and bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs.
4. Cool completely. Let the bread cool in the hot pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze.
5. Add the maple glaze. Stir the frosting ingredients together until smooth. Spread it over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans while the glaze is still wet.

Storing and Freezing

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. It stays moist, and the maple flavor is even better the next day. The glaze may get sticky as it sits, but that's totally normal.

Freeze the whole loaf or individual slices for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature or microwave a slice for a few seconds to warm it up.

FAQs

More Banana Bread Recipes

• Tropical Banana Bread
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• Mocha Banana Bread
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