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Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread

Moist banana bread swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a buttery brown sugar crunch, creating a warm, sweet, and perfectly spiced homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 369
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread Batter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 4 overly ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup melted salted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Crunch
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter (or coconut oil), maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate bowl, prepare the cinnamon crunch by mixing the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  6. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Add 1/4 cup of the cinnamon crunch mixture over the cinnamon sugar layer.
  9. Spoon the remaining batter over the top and spread gently to cover.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon crunch mixture evenly over the top.
  11. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  12. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This is the kind of banana bread that feels just a little more special than the usual. It’s simple to make, but the layers and textures make it stand out in the best way.