Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Delight
Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic banana bread with this Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Delight. This moist and flavorful quick bread features a scrumptious topping of crunchy cinnamon streusel that perfectly contrasts with the soft, sweet banana base. With its inviting aroma and rich flavor, it makes for a perfect breakfast treat, a lovely afternoon snack, or a wholesome dessert. Feel free to experiment by adding extra ripe bananas for enhanced moisture and flavor. Serve it warm with butter for a truly comforting experience!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1.5 cups (divided into 1.5 cups for the batter and 0.5 cup for streusel topping)
Baking powder
1.5 teaspoons (none)
Baking soda
0.75 teaspoon (none)
Salt
0.25 teaspoon (none)
Ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon (for batter, and 0.5 teaspoon for streusel)
Ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon (for batter, and 0.5 teaspoon for streusel)
Ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup (about 3 small overripe bananas)
Eggs
2 (lightly beaten)
Granulated sugar
1/3 cup (none)
Butter
1/16 cup (2 tablespoons), melted (for batter)
Butter
1/16 cup (2 tablespoons), softened (for streusel)
Packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three mini loaf pans (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 inches) or two standard loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches).
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Evenly divide the banana batter among the prepared loaf pans.
6
For the streusel topping, mix 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar, softened butter, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a small bowl using a fork or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
7
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the banana batter in the pans.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
9
If the streusel starts to brown too quickly, cover the loaves loosely with aluminum foil.
10
Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then, gently remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on the wire racks.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Delight?
It is a moist and flavorful quick bread featuring a sweet banana base topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What size loaf pans should I use for this recipe?
You can use three mini loaf pans (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 inches) or two standard loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches).
How do I prepare the loaf pans before baking?
The pans should be greased before adding the batter.
Which dry ingredients are whisked together for the batter?
Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.
What wet ingredients are mixed in the large bowl?
Beat together the mashed bananas, eggs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.
How many bananas do I need for this recipe?
You need 1 cup of mashed bananas, which is approximately 3 small overripe bananas.
How should I combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined.
Can I overmix the banana bread batter?
No, you should be careful not to overmix; mix only until the ingredients are combined.
What ingredients are used for the streusel topping?
The streusel consists of 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, softened butter, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
How do I achieve a crumbly texture for the streusel?
Mix the streusel ingredients using a fork or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
When should the streusel topping be added?
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the banana batter in the pans before putting them in the oven.
How long does the banana bread take to bake?
Bake for about 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What should I do if the streusel browns too quickly during baking?
Cover the loaves loosely with aluminum foil to prevent further browning while the bread finishes cooking.
How long should the bread cool in the pans?
Allow the bread to cool in the pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
Should the bread be cooled completely before serving?
After the initial 10-minute cooling in the pan, remove the loaves and let them cool completely on wire racks.
Can I add extra bananas to the recipe?
Yes, you can experiment by adding extra ripe bananas to enhance the moisture and flavor.
How is this banana bread best served?
It is best served warm with butter for a comforting experience.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it makes for a perfect breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or wholesome dessert.
How much granulated sugar is used in the batter?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of granulated sugar for the batter.
How much brown sugar is used for the topping?
The streusel topping requires 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar.
How much butter is needed for the batter?
You need 2 tablespoons (1/16 cup) of melted butter for the batter.
How much butter is needed for the streusel?
You need 2 tablespoons (1/16 cup) of softened butter for the streusel.
What amount of cinnamon is used in the batter versus the topping?
The batter uses 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon, while the streusel uses 0.5 teaspoon.
What amount of nutmeg is used in the batter versus the topping?
The batter uses 0.25 teaspoon of nutmeg, while the streusel uses 0.5 teaspoon.
How many eggs does the recipe require?
The recipe requires 2 eggs, which should be lightly beaten.
Does the recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
This recipe uses both: 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 0.75 teaspoon of baking soda.
What type of flour is recommended?
All-purpose flour is used for both the batter and the streusel topping.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 ingredients in total used to make the bread and topping.
Can I use this recipe to make a snack?
Yes, it is described as a lovely afternoon snack or a wholesome dessert.