Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

12 servings
1 hr 15 min

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Learn how to make Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread with this easy recipe! Perfect for beginners, this banana bread features a sweet, crunchy topping that takes it to the next level. Try it today and enjoy a delicious homemade treat!

cinnamon crunch banana bread

If you’re a fan of banana bread, get ready to fall in love with this Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread. It’s the perfect combination of moist banana bread and a sweet, crunchy topping. Even if you’re new to baking, this recipe is super easy to follow and the results are absolutely delicious. Let’s make it together!

cinnamon crunch banana bread ingredient shot
Ingredients


For the Banana Bread:


  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup avocado or coconut oil (can also use vegetable or canola)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)


For the Topping:


  • ½ cup sugar of your choice (I like to use coconut sugar but you can also use regular sugar or brown sugar)
  • 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the egg, sugar, and oil until well combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well. The mixture will be thick and dry.
ingredients mixed

5. Add the milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas to the mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated.

Also add the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.

cinnamon crunch topping

6. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, prepare the topping by combining the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork to mix until the mixture looks like wet sand.

half of the banana bread batter topped with cinnamon mixture.

7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into a prepared dish, then top with half of the cinnamon mixture.

final topping of banana bread mix

8. Add the remaining banana bread batter on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon mixture.

9. Bake for 50-75 minutes, checking regularly until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.

And there you have it! A delicious Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. The crunchy cinnamon topping really takes this classic banana bread to the next level.

Happy baking, and enjoy every bite!

slice of banana bread
Can bananas be too ripe for banana bread?

No! The more ripe your bananas are, the better. As bananas ripen, the fruit converts starches to sugars, which is what makes them sweet and flavorful. If you’re bananas aren’t ripe enough, the bread may lack flavor.

What can I use instead of cinnamon in the banana bread topping?

If you don’t like cinnamon, or don’t have any on hand, feel free to use your favourite spice of choice, such as nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, allspice or ginger.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Yes banana bread freezes great for up to 3 months! Let the banana bread cool completely before covering in saran wrap and then aluminum foil. Once wrapped, place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw it at room temperature when ready to consume. For best results, warm the banana bread up again before eating.

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Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread
Recipe details
  • 12  servings
  • Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 60 Minutes Total time: 1 hr 15 min
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Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cinnamon Crunch topping
  • ½ cup sugar of your choice (I like to use coconut sugar, but you can use regular sugar or brown sugar)
  • 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the egg, sugar, and oil until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well. The mixture will be thick and dry.
Add the milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas to the mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, prepare the topping by combining the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use a fork to mix until the mixture looks like wet sand.
Pour half of the banana bread batter into a prepared dish, then top with half of the cinnamon mixture.
Add the remaining banana bread batter on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon mixture.
Bake for 50-75 minutes, checking regularly until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Tips
  • Banana bread will remain fresh wrapped in saran wrap or in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature or stored in the fridge. You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Let the banana bread cool completely before covering in saran wrap and then aluminum foil. Once wrapped, place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw it at room temperature when ready to consume. For best results, warm the banana bread up again before eating.
  • To eliminate white sugar, replace the sugar with 3/4 cup maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.
  • To make this banana bread gluten-free, replace the all purpose flour with a gluten-free all purpose flour.
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