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Cinnamon Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with cinnamon, topped with streusel and a sweet glaze, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Wet ingredients

  • 3 medium over ripe bananas, mashed ((1 1/4 cup))
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed ((light or dark))
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 Heaping cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

Streusel

  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed ((light or dark))
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes ((or melted))

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Whisk dry ingredients together. Mix sugar and cinnamon for swirl. Prepare streusel with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
  • Mash bananas and combine with wet ingredients. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Pour half of batter into pan, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then add remaining batter and top with streusel. Bake for 55 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 15-30 minutes, then invert. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread. Garnish and slice.

Notes

For a more even crumb, use a light-colored aluminum pan and avoid overmixing.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Cinnamon