Banana Maple Buttermilk Bread

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     It is still in the hundreds here in Phoenix, but I am so ready for Fall to get here that I actually turned on my oven WAY earlier than I usually do.  I got the idea to make this banana bread with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, plus use up some buttermilk that I had in my fridge.  The resulting quick bread is just perfect for Fall and will be a great loaf to share with friends and family.  

      I just posted about these No-Sew Bread Cozies and promised you this recipe.  So now, if you make the cozies, you can make a new bread recipe to put in them as gifts or simply serve your bread in on your table!
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    The only sweetener is the maple syrup! Lower glycemic than sugar and with more vitamins and minerals, you can call this bread healthy!  If you love  maple flavor, you will love this bread.   I used a little maple extract to enhance the maple flavor, but you can leave it out or use less or more, the flavor is up to you.   Truth be told, real maple syrup is pricey, so if you have a hankering for this bread and you don't care about using sugar, (or corn syrup actually), Mrs. Butterworth will work just fine in this recipe.  So, you have that option.  Whether you use real maple syrup, or imitation, that maple flavor goes just great with the bananas in this bread. 

       Banana Maple Buttermilk Bread is moist, rises very beautifully and makes a big loaf.  As a matter of fact, I made one 9 x  5 inch loaf, plus 2 mini loaves in this pan, from this recipe.  This is a perfect way to have a loaf for your family and to gift some little ones to friends.  The banana/maple combo with the tang of the buttermilk does make this loaf feel special, so it makes a nice gift. 
​       I baked the mini loaves for about 30 minutes.  So, adjust your time according to what size pan you use. 

     This bread makes a great breakfast, or is delicious as a snack.  I love to smear butter all over it! I think you will like it as well.    
       Here is the recipe!
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Other breads that you may love:

• Quick Sweet Beet Bread
• Dilly Onion Casserole Bread
• Pumpkin Banana Bread
• Pan de Yuca Ecuadorian Cheese Bread​​

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