Description
A delightful Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with warm cinnamon swirls, offering a moist, vegan, and optionally gluten-free treat perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the banana bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the bread tender.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, then drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over it. Add the remaining batter on top, then finish by drizzling the remaining swirl mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain its moist texture.
Notes
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make this bread gluten-free.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- The swirl mixture can be adjusted in quantity depending on how prominent you want the cinnamon flavor.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or dairy-free chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon roll banana bread, vegan banana bread, cinnamon swirl bread, gluten-free banana bread option, breakfast bread
