Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Recipe
For when you want comfort, chaos, and carbs baked into a single cinnamon-scented situation.
When life gives you overripe bananas, you don’t cry—you bake. And not just any banana bread, honey. This one wears a cinnamon streusel crown like it rules your kitchen. It’s got crunchy topping, cozy spice, and the kind of smell that makes your nosy neighbor jealous. You’ll feel like a domestic goddess—without actually folding laundry. This vegan beauty doesn’t need eggs or dairy to make your morning ten times better. Plus, it looks like you tried really hard (spoiler: you didn’t). So grab your apron—or bathrobe—and let’s sprinkle joy like the responsible adults we pretend to be.
Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread Recipe
A fluffy, moist banana bread topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel layer. Warm, sweet, spiced, and completely vegan—like fall in loaf form.
Ingredients
Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk almond, oat, or your favorite alt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp vegan butter cold, cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan like you mean it.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until they resemble your social battery—slightly mushy.
- Stir in oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Combine until smooth and dramatic.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add dry mix to the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined—no overmixing, we’re not angry.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top like your best contour.
- In a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients with a fork or fingers until crumbly and irresistible.
- Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter like you’re seasoning your ex’s karma.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
- Slice, serve, and pretend it’s the first thing you’ve eaten all day (we won’t judge).
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Folate: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
- A pinch of nutmeg in the streusel = chef’s kiss.
- Swap half the flour for whole wheat if you’re feeling “responsible.”
- Don’t skip the topping. It’s the only drama we support.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container—if there are leftovers.
