Apple Fritter Banana Bread
If you love the cozy flavors of an apple fritter and the comforting goodness of homemade banana bread, you’re going to want to save this Apple Fritter Banana Bread recipe. It has all those irresistible apple-cinnamon flavors you crave, but there’s no frying and no added oil involved. Instead, this easy banana bread gets its rich, tender texture from simple, natural ingredients like Greek yogurt, melted butter, ripe bananas, and real maple syrup.
You get all the deliciousness of an apple fritter in a soft, moist loaf that’s simple enough to make on a lazy weekend morning. Sweet cinnamon apples are tucked throughout the banana bread, creating little pockets of cozy apple-fritter flavor in every bite. And because it’s baked in the oven rather than fried, it’s a wonderfully fuss-free way to enjoy those classic flavors at home.
Whether you’re looking for a new way to use up those overripe bananas on the counter or simply want a comforting fall-inspired banana bread recipe, this Apple Fritter Banana Bread is one you’ll come back to again and again. Grab your ripe bananas, a couple of crisp apples, and your favorite bottle of maple syrup—it’s time to bake something delicious!
Apple Fritter Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 overripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Apple Filling:
- 1-2 apples peeled and cut into small cubes
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon divided
For the Glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Peel and cut 1–2 apples into small cubes. Place them in a small bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine ⅓ cup brown sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 overripe bananas until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 tablespoons melted butter, ⅓ cup real maple syrup, and ½ cup Greek yogurt. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop stirring as soon as the flour is almost completely incorporated.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared 9×5-inch loaf pan. Add half of the cinnamon-coated apples over the batter, then sprinkle half of the ⅓ cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixture over the apples.
- Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the apple layer. Top with the remaining apples and remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the apples and cinnamon sugar into the batter. Gently press any apples sitting on top into the batter so they bake into the loaf.
- Bake at 350°F for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the remaining baking time.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a small splash of milk. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Apple Fritter Banana Bread. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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