Banana Syrup

This homemade Banana Syrup Recipe is sweet and bursting with authentic banana flavor. It's super easy to make and can work with several different dishes.

I love homemade syrup, like my apple syrup, and this homemade banana simple syrup goes well with so many things. Traditionally, I like to use it with breakfast food. It's great with pancakes, waffles, AND French toast! Use banana syrup to make our iced banana bread chai, a homemade Starbucks-inspired drink topped with banana cold foam.

My kids love flavored syrup and I love that this one is easy to make ourselves. For me, I love it as a banana coffee syrup. I add a couple of dashes into my morning cup for a hint of sweetness and banana flavoring. It's so delicious! It's also a super easy recipe to customize so don't be afraid to experiment and add other flavors to complement the banana.

Are looking for some more tasty from scratch syrup recipes? You should try my butter pecan syrup or this rhubarb simple syrup. My mustard maple syrup is also quite tasty.

Why You'll Love This Banana Syrup Recipe

• Only 5 ingredients: This recipe for banana syrup only needs 5 ingredients - all of which are pantry staples.
• Customizable recipe: So many flavors pair so well with bananas that you can tailor this recipe to fit your tastes.
• Ready in under 30 minutes: Making homemade syrup is easier than you think! It takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Ingredients

These 5 ingredients are all you need to make this rich and yummy banana simple syrup!

• Bananas: The riper the bananas are, the sweeter they are, and the more pronounced the banana flavoring is. 
• Sugar: I use white granulated sugar for this recipe. It's what gives the syrup its sweet flavor and thick consistency.
• Water: The basic ingredients for simple syrup are sugar and water.
• Vanilla: A touch of vanilla flavor pairs really well with the bananas.
• Salt: I like to add salt to all sorts of recipes because it helps to balance out the flavors of the other ingredients. Don't worry, it won't make the syrup salty.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

Variations

• Spiced Banana: Add cinnamon sticks and nutmeg to this banana-flavored syrup for warmth.
• Strawberry Banana: Bananas and strawberries go so well together. Add strawberry slices when you add the banana and strain them out before cooling.
• Coconut Banana: Coconut extract adds a lovely tropical twist to the banana flavor. You can use shredded coconut, too!

How to Make Banana Simple Syrup

Here are the instructions on how to make this easy homemade syrup recipe.

Step 1: Prepare the bananas. Peel and slice the bananas.

Step 2: Dissolve the sugar. Add the water and sugar to a medium pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 3: Simmer. Add the salt and bananas. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Step 4: Remove from heat and add vanilla. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool slightly.

Step 5: Strain. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any banana pieces. 

Step 6: Store. Once cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or bottle and store it.

⭐️ Hint: Be sure the syrup is cooled completely before storing it.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this air fryer banana mug cake and these banana cream cheese muffins. They're all quite delicious.

Serving Suggestions

• Make this banana syrup for pancakes like Homemade Banana Pancakes or French toast like Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast.
• Turn this Oreo Frappuccino into a rich and tasty banana drink. It's also great to use in your favorite mocktail recipes!
• Did you know you can use banana syrup for cocktails? Add some to a Mango Mai Tai for a fun twist.
• This is one of my favorite simple syrup recipes for cakes and desserts. Try it with Air Fryer Chocolate Cake or Angel Food Cake Trifle.
• Enjoy it warm as an ice cream topping with our banana cold foam over your favorite bowl of ice cream!
• Use banana simple syrup as a base for marinades or glazes for meats like chicken or pork. It adds sweetness and depth of flavor, especially when combined with spices like ginger or garlic.

Try this strawberry simple syrup and my cranberry syrup if recipes like this are your thing.

Tips

• Make it sugar-free. Swap the granulated sugar for a substitute like stevia to make it sugar-free.
• Banana Ripeness: Choose yellow bananas with a few spots that are still firm when you slice them. Overripe bananas turn to mush as soon as they cook, soak up the syrup, and can make it gray, so save those for banana bread.
• Heat: Dissolve the sugar fully over medium heat before adding the bananas, then keep the simmer low and gentle. If the mixture bubbles hard, turn the heat down. Stove dials vary, so go by the bubbles, not the number.
• What to Expect: The bananas break down into a soft, applesauce-like pulp. That is normal. The syrup is what you strain off, so a small, thin-looking batch is normal before it cools and thickens.
• Storing: Store this homemade simple syrup in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. I do not recommend storing it in the freezer.
• Using Banana Simple Syrup: Experiment with the concentration of the syrup to find the right balance of sweetness and banana flavor for the dishes you're using it in.

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