Recipe: Maple Banana Bread

Take a break from binge watching the news, organizing your closets, virtual deep breathing classes and take a short (social distancing) walk into the kitchen and have a little Bake Sesh ....... mmmkay?

Here’s my latest At Home Kitchen Project - Maple Banana Bread! ⁣ ⁣ This traditional Banana bread recipe got a cozy Canadiana makeover with the addition of dark maple syrup. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

Happy Baking Friends and comment below or message me with any questions xoxox⁣ ⁣

Maple Banana Bread

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1hr 20 minutes
Serves: Makes one 8½x4½" loaf
Author: Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession 

Mary’s hand holding a half eaten slice of Maple Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1¼ teaspoons baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

• ⅓ cup sour cream

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 tablespoons pure dark maple syrup

• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

• Nonstick baking oil spray

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray an 8½x4½" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving enough on either side to life the load out. In a small bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt to combine, set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or if using a hand mixer a large bowl, beat brown sugar, sour cream, and butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the maple syrup and one egg at a time, mixing to combine after each egg.

3. Reduce the speed to low on your mixer, slowly add the flour mixture, and mix to form

4. A smooth batter. Add bananas and mix until combined. Fold in walnuts, if using. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. 

5. Bake the banana bread for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the pan and get slicing.

Baked Maple Banana Bread in the loaf pan with two slices on a plate to the right of the loaf

I’ve also been using Kana pre-cut parchment paper for almost 2 months (swipe left to see) and you know I like to try the products before I recommend them and I can’t stop singing the praises of this product and brand! Pre-cut sheets to fit your cake pans, baking sheets (all sizes) and air fryer! They’re environmentally friendly and coated with natural silicone. The finish eliminates any need for greasing your pans, which means less mess, and less cleanup!⁣ ⁣ These pre-cut sheets are made from wood pulp sourced exclusively from sustainably managed forests, are compostable and biodegradable.⁣ ⁣ Packaging: 50% recycled paper and 50% wood pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests.

A loaf pan lined with parchment paper with a whisk and the open package of Kana paper

Several packages of pre-cut parchment paper of various sizes

Recipe: 5 Ingredient Protein Pancakes

Who said you can’t Meal Prep pancakes? This post is proof that you can. These simple 5 Ingredient Protein Pancakes will quickly become a staple in your meal prep rotation. These pancakes are loaded with protein, high in fiber and healthy fats to keep you energized all morning long! This recipe makes 7 servings of 4 pancakes per serving. Too many servings? Freeze them. Now get your griddle ready and get your flap jack on!

Photo Description: 4 round pancakes in a rectangle container with sliced strawberries, small round container of syrup with a knife and fork to the right of the container

5 Ingredient Protein Pancakes

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME:  10 - 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
SERVES: 7 (4 Pancakes per serving)
AUTHOR: Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession

INGREDIENTS

1 cup coconut flour
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice) 

Toppings: 

Fresh berries
Pure maple syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until a smooth creamy mixture forms

2. Using a 2 tbs size measuring spoon, scoop batter batter onto a non stick or lightly oiled skillet over medium/low heat

3. Repeat until all batter is finished

4. Evenly divide between containers with 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

5. Top with maple syrup just before eating and enjoy!

NOTES

• Each serving (4 Pancakes) without toppings is packed with 17.4g of Protein, 11.4g Carbs and 5.9g Fiber

• The absorbency of coconut flour may vary by brand resulting in a dry mixture with a thick consistency. To remedy this issue add a little extra coconut oil and/or milk of choice.