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    Home » Recipes » Banana Breads and Muffins

    Published: Aug 28, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread

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    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.

    a straightforward shot of sliced banana bread with two slices folded downward on a wooden cutting board and yellow bananas in background

    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 and everything you could ever want in a slice.

    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.

    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.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Not one, but TWO loaves. This recipe makes two loaves, so you can win twice! Two fluffy cinnamon banana bread 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 basic steps like measuring, whisking, pouring, and baking.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🍌 Banana Muffins
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    three slices of cinamon crumble banana bread on a plate next to a striped towel and fresh bananas

    🥘 Ingredients

    Butter- You will need butter for the necessary fats to keep this bread loaf moist for days.

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

    Sugar- Use granulated sugar for added softness and sweetness.

    Eggs- You will need eggs as a binding agent to hold the bread together.

    Flour- The gluten structure and base of this recipe is all-purpose flour.

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

    Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer.

    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.

    Vanilla extract- This is another flavor enhancer.

    Spices- For a warm taste of spice in every slice, you will need ground cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.

    For the crumble topping you will need:

    Flour- You will need some all-purpose flour for the crumble. This helps to keep it from dissolving as it bakes.

    Brown sugar- Adding brown sugar makes the crumble sweet and gives it a nice depth of flavor.

    Cinnamon- For a little more spice, you'll want to use some ground cinnamon.

    Shortening- You can use shortening or butter to moisten the crumble just enough that it holds together.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make cinnamon crumble banana bread with these simple step-by-step 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, allspice, and cinnamon.

    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 bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    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.

    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 whtie plate

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    This coffee cake banana bread batter will be pretty thick and gummy in texture as you mix it with the electric mixer and this is okay because once you add in the mashed bananas, the added liquid from the bananas will help to make the batter less thick and a little runnier. The batter will remain somewhat thick though so keep that in mind.

    When the banana bread with brown sugar crumble bakes, it will become a very soft crumb texture and be perfect for snacking on.

    🍌 Banana Muffins

    You can turn this banana bread recipe into about 24 perfect muffins by baking them at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

    💭 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.

    an upclose view of sliced banana bread on a cutting board with yellow bananas in background

    More great banana bread recipes to try

    • Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
    • Carrot Cake Banana Bread
    • Chocolate Orange Banana Bread
    • Pistachio Banana Bread
    • Fruity Pebbles Banana Bread
    • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    📖 Recipe

    a close view of sliced banana bread on a cutting board with ripe bananas in background
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    5 from 1 vote

    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 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Cool 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
    Servings: 2 loaves
    Calories: 299kcal
    Cost Recipe $5.67 / Loaf $2.84
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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 ($1.50)
    • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened ($1.98)
    • 2 cups Sugar ($0.44)
    • 2 large Eggs ($0.16)
    • 3 cups All Purpose Flour ($0.24)
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt ($0.05)
    • 1 ½ cups Mashed Banana ($0.75)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ($0.10)
    • ¼ teaspoon Allspice ($0.02)
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg ($0.05)

    Crumble

    • 6 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour ($0.03)
    • 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar ($0.19)
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon ($0.10)
    • 2 Tablespoons Shortening ($0.02)
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    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, allspice and cinnamon.
    • 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 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

    • This coffee cake banana bread batter will be pretty thick and gummy in texture as you mix it with the electric mixer and this is okay because once you add in the mashed bananas, the added liquid from the bananas will help to make the batter less thick and a little runnier. The batter will remain somewhat thick though so keep that in mind.
    • Muffins. You can turn this banana bread recipe into about 24 perfect muffins by baking them at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

    Storage

    • Keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best results eat within 2 or 3 days.
    • Freezing. After the bread has cooled completely simply wrap it well in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container. Then it can last for about 3 or 4 months and taste just fine once thawed.

    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 NicoleDurham
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
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