Cinnamon Swirl Crunch Banana Bread
This Cinnamon Swirl Crunch Banana Bread has all the cozy vibes of classic banana bread but with a gooey cinnamon swirl inside and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Fluffy, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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SERVINGS: 6
Ingredients
For The Batter:
- 2 bananas ripe and mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese blended until smooth if preferred
- 2 medium eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups oat flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
For the Crunch Topping:
- ¼ cup almond flour or oat flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil, melted
Instructions
Enable step-by-step mode- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon swirl ingredients.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Drizzle or dollop the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter, then lightly swirl it with a knife or toothpick.
- Add the remaining batter on top and smooth it out.
- In another bowl, mix the cinnamon crunch topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days!