Sweet & Crunchy Mini Maple Pecan Loaf Bites for Fall
Cozy mini loaf bites filled with warm spices, buttery pecans, and a quick maple drizzle perfect for chilly mornings.
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup Additional tablespoon may be added for stronger maple flavor.
- 1/4 cup milk Reduce by 1 tablespoon if adding apples.
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans Can substitute half for walnuts.
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini loaf pan or mini muffin pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, maple syrup, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
Baking
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes for mini muffins or 16 to 20 minutes for mini loaves, until the tops spring back and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Glazing
- Once slightly warm, spoon the maple glaze over the top so it sets into a thin, sweet crust.
Notes
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Rewarm in a low oven to refresh. For freezing, let cool completely, skip the glaze, and freeze in a single layer.