Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping You’ll Love

This easy banana bread recipe with crunchy streusel topping transforms overripe bananas into a moist and delicious treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend.
1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if bananas are very ripe.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better.
2 large Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs.
1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil.
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional substitutes: nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.

For the Streusel Topping

1/2 cup Flour Fine grain preferred.
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
1/4 cup Butter Can use vegan margarine.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Loaf pan
Spatula
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gently fold in the mashed bananas, eggs, and melted butter into the dry mixture.
Prepare the streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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