Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread
This delightful banana bread is easy to prepare and brings warmth and comfort to any kitchen, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large large eggs binding agent for structure
- 1 cup mashed bananas adds moisture and sweetness
- ¾ cup sugar reduce to ⅓ - ½ cup for less sweetness
- ⅓ cup oil provides moisture and richness
- ½ cup Greek yogurt adds moisture and slight tang
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour provides structure and nuttiness
- ¼ cup cornstarch contributes to texture
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds warm, spicy flavor
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder leavening agent for rise
- ¼ teaspoon salt enhances overall flavor
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup flour (plain or whole wheat) for crumb topping texture
- ½ cup brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture to topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for flavor in topping
- ¼ cup butter for texture in crumb topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 360°F. Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- For the crumb topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles crumbs and refrigerate.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate jug, whisk together the wet ingredients: eggs, mashed bananas, sugar, oil, and Greek yogurt.
Combining
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just moistened. Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the crumb topping over the surface.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips. Allow the bread to cool before slicing for best texture.