Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread
This banana bread is soft, sweet, and topped with crunchy cinnamon crumbs. It is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas – natural sweetness and moisture
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – structure
- 1/2 cup butter – richness
- 3/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup brown sugar – flavor balance
- 2 eggs – binding
- 1/4 cup milk – softness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – aroma
- 1 tsp baking soda – rise
- 1/2 tsp salt – flavor balance
- 1 tsp cinnamon – warm spice
- Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare loaf pan.
- Mash bananas and mix with wet ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients separately.
- Mix wet and dry gently.
- Prepare crumb topping.
- Pour batter into pan and add topping.
- Bake 50–60 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
Do not overmix batter.
Bread freezes well for meal prep.