This Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread is the only banana bread recipe you'll ever need! It's moist and full of banana flavor. The cinnamon crumble on top takes this banana bread from ordinary to extraordinary!
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Every grocery list I ever make, I always includes bananas. The girls eat them for a quick snack, a scrumptious peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch, or I chop them up and freeze them for smoothies.
However, no matter how many we consume, there seems to always be two or three that always get left on the counter a bit too long.
My girls are a lot like me when it comes to bananas, we prefer them a bit on the greener side.
Just a hint of green along the edges is how we like them. So anything beyond that ends up chopped for those smoothies or in recipes; like this Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread.
Banana bread isn't something new in our house, we've made probably no less than a hundred recipes.
Yet, we always come back to this one. It's just perfection in every bite.
The is a moist banana bread recipe, packed full of banana flavor, and the topping is well, partly an obsession. < ---- Have you seen how many recipes I have with crumble on top?!
There is an Apple Crumble, Blueberry Apple Crumble, Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, and Peach Crumble!
If crumble isn't your thing (we can still be friends, I suppose), then you can always give our Peanut Butter White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, or our Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Banana Bread a try.
But, I urge you to give this one a try first, because I am pretty sure that it will turn you into a crumble lover as well.
Can you make this without the crumble?
Sure. If you do though, just know you're making banana bread. Although it's totally yummy, like all banana breads, the crumble takes this one to the next level!
I tend to really like a banana bread with crunchy top.
Oh no! My bananas aren't ripe enough, can I still make this?
Yes, but you're going to have to quickly ripen them in the oven. No big deal, I've done this before numerous times. Here's how:
Place your unpeeled bananas on a lined baking sheet. Place them in a 300 degree oven, and bake for 15 to 30 minutes. You will know when they are ready because the peel will be black and shiny. Allow to cool before touching! I've made the mistake of burning my fingers before, and hot banana is like hot melted sugar.
What's the best pan to make this in?
I have used glass pans and metal ones. Either one is fine. Just make sure to grease them both up very well!
Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
Why would you?! I have included a great little trick in the recipe card on how to make your own in about 2 minutes. It's simple!
Help! My banana bread is turning too dark, and it's not getting done in the center.
This happens to the best of us. Since bananas aren't all created equal in size, it's likely there is a little too much banana/moisture. NO problem. Using a piece of foil, tent the top, and continue baking, checking every 5 minutes, until it's done.
Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?
Yes! Add no more than ½ cup of either. If you want both, use ¼ cup nuts and ¼ cup chocolate chips.
Can I use margarine in place of the butter?
No. If you attempt using margarine the crumble will be not be the consistency that you need, and it simply won't turn out right.
Wanna make these into muffins?
No problem! This recipe makes excellent banana bread muffins. It will yield 12 muffins. Filling about ¾ full. You can bake at the same temp, but your time will be reduced. I’d check the muffins at 15 to 18 minutes in, and if needed longer, only go in three minute increments.
Here are some other really yummy banana bread recipes I think you'll enjoy:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread
- Chai Spiced Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- Funfetti Banana Bread
- Blueberry Banana Bread
Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread
This Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread is the only banana bread recipe you’ll ever need! It’s moist and full of banana flavor. The cinnamon crumble on top takes this banana bread from ordinary to extraordinary!
Ingredients
- 2-3 overripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup buttermilk *
Crumble
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan. Grease with butter, spray oil, etc, and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl beat together the sugar, egg and vanilla until combined.
- Add the butter and beat until smooth.
- Beat in the buttermilk and bananas.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet until it's fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Make your crumble by mixing together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Using your fingers crumble across the top of your batter evenly.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
Notes
* Don't have buttermilk? Make your own using ½ tablespoon lemon juice and whole milk. Pour your ½ tablespoon of lemon juice in the bottom of a liquid measuring cup and fill to the ½ cup line with whole milk.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 272Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 256mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
Susan
This looks amazing, definitely going to try! Visiting from Cupcakes & Crinoline!
Joanna
Thanks Susan!
Brynn
Can i double the recipe?
Joanna
I'm assuming you are going to be using two loaf pans? If that's the case, I don't see why not.
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
Stop it, this looks AMAZING! Banana bread is my favorite, but add in a crumble?! YES!
Joanna
Thanks Morgan! Adding the crumble totally takes it over the top!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
I love the idea of a cinnamon crumble on banana bread. It makes it more like a coffee cake! This would be such a delicious breakfast.
Joanna
I never thought about it that way, you're right! (coffee cake) 🙂
Kim
I love banana bread and i love anything with a cinnamon crumble! This looks like am match made in heaven. Pinning!
Joanna
I hope you get to try it Kim! Enjoy!
Millie
This recipe for cinnamon crumble banana bread looks delish! what a change from the usual, I will have to try this!
Joanna
Thanks Millie! I am sure you're going to love it!
Jamie
Yum, that looks amazing! Pinning to try when I have some bananas that need love! 🙂
Joanna
Thanks Jamie! Enjoy it!
Leigh~SimpLeigh Organized
Thanks for this recipe! I'll be trying it next week for our Bible Study. It looks delicious!~Leigh
Joanna
Thanks Leigh! Let me know what y'all think! Enjoy!
Danita Carr
Yum1 This is making my mouth water! This looks like a great recipe...pinning to try later!
Joanna
Danita, you're gonna love it!
Jess
The streusel on that bread is EVERYTHING. Yum!
Joanna
Yes, Jess! Crumble just makes it everything! 😉
Morgan Prince
I don't know about making it, but I definitely want to eat it!! 😉
#sharethejoy
Joanna
Maybe you can find somebody to make it for you! 😉
Ashley
This looks divine! I love the idea of adding a crumble to banana bread. I have the same problem as you, I always buy bananas and they rarely get used up! Thank you for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Joanna
Thanks Ashley! Isn't the crumble the perfect addition?!
Hayley @ Snap Happy Bakes
Love the idea of a crumble topping on banana bread. Genius! Thanks for sharing #CookBlogShare
Joanna
Thanks Hayley!
The Better Baker
I am all about crunch and this crumble on top sounds like the perfect touch. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Please come again soon.
Joanna
Thank you! Yes, the crumble lends the perfect touch of crunch! 🙂
Lauren @ Mom Home Guide
This look delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Craft Frenzy Friday on Mom Home Guide!
Joanna
Thanks Lauren!
Betty Young
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc.
This looks amazing! I love anything with cinnamon so I'll definitely have to try this... even the hubby would like it! haha! Thanks for linking up with us at Welcome Home Wednesdays! I can't wait to see what you link up with us tomorrow... the party will be open at 7am!
Joanna
Thanks Betsy! I hope you get to make this so that you and your hubby can both enjoy. 🙂
Mistie
Looks delicious! We are the same with bananas, I don't even write them on the grocery list. They are a given with milk and bread every week. I always have a few left over when they turn, think I need to give this recipe a go tomorrow. The crumble makes me curious to try. 🙂
Joanna
Mistie, oh that crumble - yum!! Let me know how it turns out for you!
Caitlyn
OK this is definitely going to have to be the next recipe of yours that I try. I absolutely love banana bread and I'm right there with you in the crumble obsession department. Looks delish!
Joanna
Caitlyn, this is the best banana bread recipe, if I do say so myself. 😉 The crumble just totally takes it over the top! Let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂
Doreen
OMG - made this yesterday and almost gone! I couldn't stop 'picking' at it! This is the best bread I've ever made. I added walnuts to mine only because I love nuts. This is a keeper! I'm going to use this recipe to make mini-loaves for Christmas gifts.
Joanna
Doreen, I love you're idea for mini loaves for Christmas gifts! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this bread! 🙂
Heather
My crumble turned out to the consistency of icing??? Why do you think that would have happened?
Joanna
I'm not sure what might have happened. The flour should have helped it hold it's shape so that you could crumble it across the top.
Karly
I had this same problem. My husband said it was because I used margarine rather than butter.
Joanna
So sorry Karly,Yea I only use real butter in all of my recipes.
Leah
I made this today. it's delicious, but I'm not sure I did it right. The crumble didn't turn out crumbly and it waaay overflowed in my oven (probably a high altitude issue like not enough flour)....but still soooo yummy!!
Joanna
Oh no Leah! Yea, I can't comment on the high altitude, because I've only cooked in the south. Sorry!! I'm glad that it was still yummy!!
Heather Winters
Yum! My 2 year old son and I made this loaf over the weekend and had a great time, it was easy to follow and have him help me with. Then after we got to eat it, so tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Joanna
Thanks for coming back and telling us how it went! So happy that y'all enjoyed it!
Amy E.
I had the same problem with my crumble... Looked like icing 🙁 I used it as a topping anyway, but no idea how it will turn out. In the oven now! And I'm in Texas, so not an altitude problem. Maybe I should've added the butter more slowly and stopped when it was the right consistency...
Laura Gibson
Hello, I've made this recipe a couple times before, but was wondering if this can be made into muffins? How many do you think this recipe would make? Do I adjust baking time? Thank you!
Joanna
I've never done it before, but I'm assuming it would be about 12 muffins. Filling about 3/4 full. You can bake at the same temp, but your time will be reduced. I'd check the muffins at 15 to 18 minutes in, and if needed longer, only go in three minute increments. If you make this into muffins, please come back and tell us how they turned out for you, and how long the bake time was!
Holly Pierson
I made this lastnight, it came out perfect. I cooked it for 35 minutes, and turned the oven off and left it in there for 10 more minutes since it was raised in the center and the was jiggly, but the rest of the bread was cooked. Crumble was amazing. Will make again. Thank you.
Iliana Gallegos
Joanna, l wann thank you from the bottom of my heart, this recipe is AMAZING! Already tried it and worked fantastically, I doble it without a doubt. Merry Christmas from Guadalajara México