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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

A deliciously moist banana bread with a cinnamon crunch topping, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs beat lightly
  • 1 cup mashed bananas about 2-3 bananas
  • ¾ cup sugar can reduce to ⅓ – ½ cup for a less sweet version
  • cup oil can substitute with melted butter
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt plain or flavored
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour see notes for substitutes
  • ¼ cup cornstarch or more whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • ¼ tsp salt fine salt recommended
Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup flour plain or whole wheat
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon for extra flavor
  • ¼ cup butter cold, cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: eggs, mashed bananas, sugar, oil, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter in the loaf pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

This banana bread is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.
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