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Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crunch Topping

Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crunch Topping
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This Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crunch Topping recipe offers the perfect combination of moist, tender banana bread paired with a crispy, buttery cinnamon sugar topping. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it features simple pantry ingredients that create rich, layered flavors with every bite. The recipe is easily customizable to accommodate nuts, chocolate chips, or dietary preferences, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing baked treat.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter

  • 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten free option)
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Crunch Topping

  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Using a fork or pastry cutter, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate to keep cold until ready to use.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain texture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until evenly combined for a rich, smooth wet base.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure even spice distribution.
  5. Fold Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle the prepared cinnamon crunch topping over the batter. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps maintain a crisp topping and perfect loaf texture.

Notes

  • Choose very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Keep the butter cold in the topping to achieve a crunchy texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a light, tender crumb.
  • Use an oven thermometer to maintain accurate baking temperature and prevent drying out.
  • Spread the topping evenly but do not press it down to keep the crunch intact.

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Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon topping, cinnamon crunch, moist banana bread, gluten free banana bread, quick bread, dessert, snack

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