Do you have overripe bananas and don’t want to use them for banana bread? You can turn those bananas into a delicious syrup for your lattes and matcha drinks! Capture the cozy flavors of fall with this banana bread syrup, filled with the warmth and aroma of spices. Try this simple banana bread syrup recipe to elevate your drinks all week long.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
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Banana Bread Syrup Instructions
Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a pan.
Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Heat the pan until it comes to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Let the mixture cool, then blend until smooth.
Transfer the syrup to a sterile jar or a drink syrup bottle.
Use it to flavor lattes, matcha, or other drinks.
How to make Banana Bread Syrup
Ingredients
- * 2 ripe bananas
- * 1 cup brown sugar
- * 1 cup water
- * 1 tsp vanilla extract
- * ½ tsp cinnamon
- * ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a pan.
- Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Heat the pan until it comes to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool, then blend until smooth.
- Transfer the syrup to a sterile jar or a drink syrup bottle.
- Use it to flavor lattes, matcha, or other drinks.
Storage Tips
Store in a sterile airtight jar or syrup bottle for 1-2 weeks.
Stir before each use.
Store in the fridge.
Banana Bread Syrup Ingredient Substitutions
Brown sugar –> White sugar + molasses, coconut sugar
Water –> milk, coffee, brewed tea
Spices –> Pumpkin spice, cardmon
Vanilla extract –> Maple extract, almond extract
Sterilize Tips
Prep:
- Start by washing the jars and lids thoroughly.
- Dry them with a clean, lint-free towel.
Boiling Water Method:
- Add the jars to a pot and fill it with enough water to cover the jars by at least an inch.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil and let the jars sit in the boiling water for 10 minutes.
Oven Method:
Bake the jars in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Let them cool before using.
Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
Place the jars on a baking pan, making sure they are not touching each other.
If you enjoyed this banana bread syrup recipe, you might also like my 3 ingredient blueberry syrup recipe.
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