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Maple Cinnamon Banana Bread

by Meal Plans.
July 21, 2026
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Why This Maple Cinnamon Banana Bread Went Viral

Sharing one of my most popular recipes of 2025! Coming in with over 10 million views, this maple cinnamon banana bread is everything you want in a loaf—perfectly moist, warmly spiced, and sweetened with rich maple syrup instead of refined sugar. It’s the kind of banana bread that makes your whole kitchen smell like fall and disappears within minutes of coming out of the oven. Try it and tag me!

ESTIMATED NUTRITION (PER SLICE, SERVES 10)

Calories: 230 Protein: 5g Carbs: 32g Fat: 10g

Ingredients:

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  •   3 ripe bananas
  •   .5 cup melted butter
  •   .5 cup maple syrup
  •   .5 cup Greek yogurt
  •   2 eggs
  •   1 tsp vanilla extract
  •   1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  •   1 tsp baking powder
  •   .5 tsp baking soda
  •   1 tsp cinnamon
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf tin with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. Mash the bananas: Using a stand mixer or by hand, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with minimal lumps.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Add the melted butter and maple syrup to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
  4. Add remaining wet: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Mix again until everything is fully incorporated.
  5. Add dry ingredients: Remove the bowl from the stand mixer (if using). Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold gently with a spatula until all dry bits are incorporated—be careful not to overmix.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Pro Tips

  • Extra ripe bananas: The spottier the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Don’t overmix: Fold the dry ingredients in gently. Overmixing can make the bread dense and tough.
  • Check for doneness: Ovens vary, so start checking at the 50-minute mark. The top should be golden and spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Add-ins: Fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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