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Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

Irresistible Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

This Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 medium Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Or a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if bananas are extra ripe.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances flavor and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional but recommended.
For the Crunchy Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Flour Regular or gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Feel free to mix brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Cold; coconut oil is a good substitute.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Mash about 3–4 very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and ground cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined.
  4. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Don't overmix.
  5. For the streusel topping, mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
  7. Bake for 60–70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the banana bread light and fluffy.

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