Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This wholesome treat combines ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, resulting in a moist bread topped with a delightful crunchy crumb. Easy to make, this recipe is ideal for both seasoned bakers and beginners looking to whip up something delicious. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or throughout the week as a sweet indulgence that everyone can appreciate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- ¾ cup sugar (adjustable)
- ⅓ cup oil
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup flour (plain or whole wheat)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup plant-based butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 360°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- To make the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in plant-based butter until crumbly and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: eggs, mashed bananas, oil, and Greek yogurt.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg