Description
Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread is a scrumptious twist on the classic banana bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a delightful cinnamon swirl and a crunchy topping that adds texture and flavor to every slice. Warm and inviting, this banana bread is sure to impress at family gatherings or cozy mornings at home. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a homemade treat that everyone will love. Enjoy it warm with butter, as French toast, or topped with cream cheese frosting for a decadent indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 overly ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted salted butter
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch bread pan.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt to the banana mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- In another small bowl, mix dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, remaining cinnamon, and melted butter for the crunch topping.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar mixture and half the crunch mix. Add remaining batter and top with remaining crunch mixture.
- Bake for about 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg