The Ultimate Banana Bread Latte Syrup
This deeply flavorful syrup combines caramelized ripe banana, warm spices, vanilla, and a hint of maple for a rich, comforting banana bread flavor. It’s perfect in lattes, matcha, chai, or drizzled over oatmeal and pancakes. Naturally sweet, warming, and silky—like banana bread in syrup form.
Syrup
Drinks, Syrup
1.25 Cups
10 mins
10 mins
20 mins
Equipment
Saucepan
Fork
Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Strainer
Spoon
Glass Syrup Bottle
Ingredients
1 Banana, Ripe
1 Cup of Water
1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar, Packed
1/4 Cup of Organic Cane Sugar
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon of Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon of Freshly Grated Nutmeg, Using the microplane
Pinch of Salt
Instructions
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Cook the syrup:In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mashed banana, water, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently.
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Simmer:Once boiling, reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the syrup thickens slightly and the banana is soft and integrated.
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Finish off heat:Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
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Strain:Press the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a glass jar with the funnel. If you have any solids left, it can be used in alternative recipes instead of discarding it.
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Store:Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 7 days.
Notes
- Banana ripeness matters: Use spotty, overripe bananas for best flavor.
- For a thicker syrup, simmer a few extra minutes.
- Make it fall-friendly: Add a tiny pinch of clove or allspice for more spice warmth.
- Dessert use: Drizzle over yogurt, pancakes, waffles, or baked oatmeal.