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Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

This Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping is a delightful treat that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use frozen bananas after thawing if fresh aren’t available.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, swap with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if bananas are very ripe.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Replace with coconut oil or vegan margarine for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs One tablespoon of flaxseed mixed with water works as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to your taste preferences.
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar for variation.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Use oats for a chewier texture.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Coconut oil is a great dairy-free substitute.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • fork or whisk
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add granulated sugar, melted butter, and eggs to the mashed bananas, mixing until well combined and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, combining just until no dry flour is visible.
  5. Prepare the streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, and softened butter in a small bowl, mixing until crumbly.
  6. Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to maintain a light and tender crumb.

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