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Heavenly Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread to Elevate Your Morning

This Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread is a cozy masterpiece that transforms overripe bananas into a sweet sensation, perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3-4 ripe bananas the riper, the better
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for a healthier twist
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances all the flavors
  • 1 egg or a flaxseed egg for a vegan version
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla is best
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon fresh ground cinnamon is preferable
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour or a gluten-free blend
  • 0.25 cups cold, diced unsalted butter for best texture
  • nuts (optional) walnuts or pecans add crunch

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, leaving some chunks.
  3. Add 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture.
  5. Mix in 0.75 cups of granulated sugar until well incorporated.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together 0.5 cups of brown sugar, 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 0.25 cups of cold, diced unsalted butter until crumbly.
  7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over it. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Mix only until combined to avoid dense texture.

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