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Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

Delicious Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping

This Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Streusel Topping is a quick and crowd-pleasing treat, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3–4 pieces Ripe Bananas Use overripe for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pieces Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Optional, such as walnuts or pecans
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can be replaced with a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3–4 very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth.
  3. Add sugar, a beaten egg, and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, and softened butter until crumbly.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel topping on top.
  7. Bake for 60–70 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For better texture, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing. Cool completely before slicing for the best results.

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