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Easy Maple Pecan Banana Bread No Mixer Recipe Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, no-mixer banana bread recipe featuring the natural sweetness of maple syrup and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for beginners and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A amber recommended)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) chopped pecans, toasted (or walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  5. Add the melted butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently to combine without overmixing.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Using a wooden spoon, gently fold the batter until just combined, leaving a few lumps.
  7. Fold in the toasted pecans evenly.
  8. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist. Toast pecans to enhance their flavor and crunch. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine. For vegan, replace egg with a flax egg. If bananas are not very ripe, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to brighten flavor. Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar but maple syrup provides the best flavor.

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