Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread
This cinnamon crumb banana bread is a tender, sweet loaf made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and butter, finished with a buttery brown sugar crumb topping. It is easy to prepare and makes a delicious breakfast or snack.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 piece egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter, then mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter for the crumb topping. Mix until the texture becomes crumbly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Scatter the crumb topping evenly over the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor and texture, you can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.