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A loaf of banana bread with a crumb topping is sliced on a white surface, with ripe bananas and a knife nearby.
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Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

This Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crunch Topping is soft and fluffy on the inside, with a sweet, crisp layer on top that’ll make you want another slice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

For the Cinnamon Crunch Topping:

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • reheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, stirring until well combined.
  • Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture and mix in.
  • Add the sugar and brown sugar to the batter and stir until well blended.
  • Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  • Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • In a separate bowl, prepare the Cinnamon Crunch Topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  • Add the cold butter pieces and use your fingers or a fork to incorporate until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the Cinnamon Crunch Topping over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-7 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Slice, serve, and relish in the delightful combination of moist banana bread and a crispy cinnamon streusel top.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • Streusel should be crumbly, not pasty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg