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    Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Aug 28, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    This cinnamon crumble banana bread is as delicious as it is easy. Okay, it's even more delicious than it is easy, but once you try it for yourself, you'll understand why we're swooning over this banana bread recipe lately.

    Recipe: $6.59 | Per Loaf: $3.30 | Yields: 2 loaves

    Sliced banana bread with two slices folded on wooden board.

    I have a family of banana bread lovers, and one of their favorite recipes is this one right here. Made with a cinnamon crumble topping and a spiced cream cheese banana bread interior, it's crunchy, sweet, soft, and fluffy - everything you could ever want in a loaf.

    I made this recipe as an adaption to the famous Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread Recipe. It's a recipe that's been out for longer than I've been alive, and honestly, this recipe variation only improves upon the greatness.

    Banana bread and warm spices are a perfect pair, and when you throw it all together in this tasty recipe, it's an instant winner. You're going to love this cream cheese banana bread with sweet cinnamon topping. It's got everything you love about good banana bread packed into every slice.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Banana Bread Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Not one, but TWO loaves. This recipe makes two loaves, so you can win twice! Two fluffy cinnamon banana breads so that you can have one now and one later (or gift one to a neighbor).
    2. Simple ingredients. We use a lot of basic pantry staple ingredients in this recipe, like flour, butter, salt, sugar, etc. This keeps shopping trips minimal while trying to stick to things you already have on hand.
    3. Easy prep. I love making banana bread recipes because they're always so simple and easy to prep. While this one may not be as quick and basic as my One Bowl Banana Bread, it is still filled with basic steps like measuring, whisking, pouring, and baking.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Cream cheese- Adding in cream cheese will help us to get a really great flavor and texture!

    Leavening agents- You will need both baking powder as well as baking soda to help these loaves rise properly as they bake.

    Bananas- Use ripe bananas or this recipe. This means deep yellow with brown spots or even black bananas. The darker the color, the sweeter the results. If you have more bananas on hand, make sure to use them in our Pancake Mix Banana Bread or Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread.

    Crumble topping- Made with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and shortening. (This is the same topping that we use in our Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza and Leftover Mashed Sweet Potato Muffins).

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 8x4 bread loaf pans. Set aside.

    Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until nice and smooth.

    Step 3: Gradually add in the sugar and beat again until light and fluffy.

    Step 4: Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

    Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon.

    Step 6: Add to the butter mixture and beat together on low speed until combined.

    Step 7: Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.

    Step 8: Divide the batter between two greased 8x4 loaf pans and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    Step 9: Cover the bread with a loose piece of foil during the last 15 minutes if you don't want the bread to get too dark in color.

    Step 10: Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    a slice of cinnamon crumble banana bread on a white plate.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Batter Consistency- Expect the coffee cake banana bread batter to have a thick and slightly gummy texture as you mix it with an electric mixer. This is normal. Adding mashed bananas will help to loosen the batter, although it will still remain somewhat thick.
    2. Baking Texture- Once baked, the banana bread with brown sugar crumble will develop a soft crumb texture, ideal for snacking.
    3. Muffin Variation- For a muffin variation, divide the batter into about 24 portions and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Does banana bread need to be refrigerated?

    No, this banana bread doesn't need to be placed in the fridge and can handle being stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results, eat within 2 or 3 days.

    Can banana bread be frozen?

    Yes, this cream cheese banana bread recipe can be frozen. After the bread has cooled completely, simply wrap it well in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container. Then it can last for about 3 or 4 months and taste just fine once thawed.

    What happens if you put too many bananas in banana bread?

    If you put too many bananas in your bread batter, you will be adding in a lot more moisture than the recipe called for. This results in underbaked-looking loaves, where the center is sunk or dense and heavy.

    sliced banana bread on a cutting board.

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    If you tried this Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    sliced banana bread on a cutting board with ripe bananas in background.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread

    This cinnamon crumble banana bread is as delicious as it is easy. Okay, it's even more delicious than it is easy, but once you try it for yourself you'll understand why we're swooning over this banana bread recipe lately.
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Cool 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 loaves
    Calories: 299kcal
    Cost Recipe $6.59 / Loaf $3.30
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • 8x4 Bread Loaf Pan x(2)
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Electric Mixer
    • Whisk
    • Aluminum Foil

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter, softened ($1.98)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened ($1.86)
    • 2 cups granulated sugar ($0.72)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.30)
    • 3 cups all purpose flour ($0.39)
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder ($0.02)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ($0.04)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ($0.02)
    • 1 ½ cups mashed banana (2-3 bananas) ($0.75)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)

    Crumble

    • 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour ($0.05)
    • 6 Tablespoons brown sugar ($0.17)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
    • 2 Tablespoons shortening ($0.08)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 8 x4 bread loaf pans. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until nice and smooth.
    • Gradually add in the sugar and beat again until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
    • Add to the butter mixture and beat together on low speed until combined.
    • Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
    • Divide the batter between two greased 8x4 loaf pans and set aside.
    • In a bowl, mix together all of the crumble ingredients until the size of peas and then divide the mixture over the top of the two loaves.
    • Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cover the breads with a loose piece of foil during the last 15 minutes if you don't want the bread getting too dark in color.
    • Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips: Expect the batter to be thick and gummy initially; adding mashed bananas will thin it slightly.
    Muffins: Bake as muffins at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; best consumed within 2 or 3 days.
    Freezing: Once cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 months.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 54.5mg | Sodium: 134.6mg | Potassium: 134.5mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 22.6g | Vitamin A: 121.1IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 33.2mg | Iron: 1.2mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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