Description
Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread is a delectable twist on a beloved classic, merging the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm, inviting flavor of cinnamon. This recipe features a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping that adds an irresistible texture to the moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread can be prepared in under an hour, filling your home with comforting aromas. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this delightful treat that will satisfy both kids and adults alike. Grab those overripe bananas and let’s get baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix in sugars, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold into the banana mixture until just combined.
- For the topping, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Layer half of the batter in the pan; sprinkle with half of the topping; add remaining batter and top with remaining crunch mixture.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg