Banana Syrup for Coffee Recipe
This Banana Syrup for Coffee is a naturally sweetened, flavorful syrup made with ripe bananas, maple syrup, and warm spices. It’s perfect for adding a rich, fruity twist to your morning coffee or latte. Easy to prepare and keep refrigerated for a quick coffee upgrade anytime.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of banana syrup 1x
- Category: Condiment / Coffee Syrup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Banana Syrup Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (can substitute honey, agave, sugar, or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste)
- Pinch of salt
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix mashed bananas, maple syrup, water, cinnamon, and salt thoroughly to prepare the base of the syrup.
- Simmer Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly, developing deeper flavors.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for added aroma and richness.
- Strain Syrup: Allow the syrup to cool slightly before straining it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency free from banana pulp.
- Store Properly: Transfer the strained syrup to a clean container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 5 days, ready to enhance your coffee whenever desired.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey, agave, sugar, or coconut sugar according to preference.
- Straining is important to get a smooth syrup that mixes well with coffee.
- The syrup can be used in coffee, tea, or poured over pancakes and desserts for a banana-flavored twist.
- Store the syrup refrigerated and use within 5 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon amount to taste; more can add extra warmth and spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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