Description
This cinnamon crumble banana bread takes classic banana bread to the next level with a sweet, crunchy topping that complements the moist, tender crumb below. The warm spice and buttery streusel make this loaf extra special for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup melted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Thoroughly mash 3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Pour ⅓ cup melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir until completely blended.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt over the banana mixture, then blend thoroughly.
- Whisk in ¾ cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture looks uniform.
- Gently fold 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients, stirring just until no dry streaks remain.
- Transfer the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Cut ¼ cup cold butter into small cubes and work it into the sugar mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Distribute the cinnamon crumble evenly across the top of the batter.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow the bread to cool completely for at least 1 hour before slicing to help it set properly.
Notes
- Choose very ripe, soft bananas for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness in your bread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the bread tough and dense instead of tender and moist.
- For a gluten-free version, swap standard flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to help it hold its shape and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg