Cinnamon crunch banana bread
This Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread is soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor
Ingredients
- Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon Crunch Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
Make topping: Combine sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter. Cut together with a fork until crumbly. - Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas (deep yellow with brown spots) for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; it can make the bread dense.
This Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread is soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor, finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble that bakes into a crisp, golden topping. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and tenderness, while brown sugar brings a subtle caramel depth. A touch of sour cream keeps the crumb extra soft and bakery-style moist. The real star is the cinnamon crunch layer—made with sugar, cinnamon, and butter—that creates a delicate crackly crust on top of the loaf. Each slice delivers the perfect contrast: fluffy, tender bread beneath a sweet, slightly crisp topping. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. This recipe is simple to make, requires no mixer, and uses pantry staples. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed as-is, this comforting loaf feels homemade, cozy, and just a little bit indulgent.
