Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread
on Apr 02, 2024, Updated Apr 15, 2025
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A classic loaf recipe is hard to beat and this also goes for this Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread including the perfect crumb topping.
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What Makes This Recipe So Great
Banana Bread has always been a classic baked good you turn to when you have browning bananas, but can be pretty bland without a topping. Adding a cinnamon crumb topping really puts this recipe over the top and makes it beautiful as well! If you bring a Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread to any gathering you will be loved by all.
Ingredient Notes
- egg
- sugar
- unsalted butter – unsalted is preferred so you have full control over how much salt goes in.
- vanilla – vanilla extract is perfect but if you have vanilla bean paste it is also amazing in this!
- buttermilk
- overripe bananas – the overripe part is very important here. We need to see at least some brown spots to bring the most flavor and sugars possible.
- all purpose flour
- salt
- baking soda
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- powdered sugar
- cinnamon
Recipe Steps
This is a super straightforward recipe where you just mix everything together but the crumb topping and add it to your loaf pan, then add the crumb topping liberally all over the batter. It bakes up perfectly then you can sprinkle with some powdered sugar to finish!
- In a large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar.
- Next mix in egg and vanilla
- Add buttermilk
- Add mashed bananas
- In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients including flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon and combine to main bowl.
- In a small bowl combine flour, powder sugar, cinnamon, salt and mix.
- Pour melted butter and combine with your fingers until it turns into a crumble mixture.
- Pour crumb mixture ontop of the loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
Pro Tips
Using parchment paper is the best used when you make a loaf, this allows you to pull the loaf out of the pan to slice and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this gluten free?
Usually I would say, yes of course. But this recipe has all the classic ingredients so I don’t suggest changing any of the flours or sugar. I do have some other gluten free banana bread recipes that would be amazing. Paleo Gingerbread Banana Bread is a great recipe to try to get a fun new take on a classic recipe.
More Banana Bread Recipes
Nutrition for Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread
This is not a Whole 30 or Paleo approved version of Banana Bread with Crumb Topping. You could always substitute out the ingredients to healthi-fy the recipe. However each slice is not THAT many calories if you look at the nutrition facts below, only ~300 calories and has a decent amount of protein. What is also nutritious about this recipe is the amount of Iron, Potassium and Folic Acid! You have to check this one out if you are looking for a yummy treat!
Cinnamon Crumb Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the sugar, egg and vanilla until combined. Add the butter and beat until smooth and the butter is fully incorporated. 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 all the flour is incorporated. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and pour in the batter. * Note that not all loaf pans are the same size. You may have extra batter, so just pour in enough so there is still about an inch or 2 of space before the top of the pan.
- Make the crumb topping by combining the powdered sugar, flour, cinnamon salt and melted butter. Using your hands, crumble the mixture over the batter in the pan. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 45 – 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- FOR MUFFINS:
- Divide batter and topping between muffin tins, spacing them out every other. Fill each cup up all the way.
- Bake at 425 for 7 minutes then reduce the heat to 350 and continue cooking for about 17 more minutes.
This bread looks absolutely amazing! I love banana bread, so can’t wait to try it with cinnamon!
Made this tonight in 4 mini pans. 2 of them are already gone! I made extra crumb topping (because why not?!) and added some brown sugar for an extra crisp on the crumb. SO. GOOD.
Thank you for new and delicious way to use these bananas. The family says thank you as well!
So glad you and the fam enjoyed it!
This loaf was delicious, but a few pointers to help make the next baker a pro! For the crumb topping, I made double the amount because when I distributed the single serving over the mix, it wasn’t enough. Also, a loaf pan to bake in isn’t the best option because if it’s depth, and causes for longer baking time, so I decided to bake in a glass Pyrex rectangular dish for about 35-40 minutes. Other than that, I would t change anything about the ingredients!
Thank you for this recipe!! Eating it now. It came out moist and perfect. I followed your topping recipe and it actually came out more than enough for a thick topping on a normal loaf. YUM!!!
Can you possibly add the nutrition info such as calories etc?
Fantastic recipe by the way!
Oh, you don’t wanna know ☺️
Made this today, it is deeeeelish! However, it “fell” in the middle after coming out of the oven. I must have not baked it long enough, although the stick came out clean. Oh well, we’re still enjoying it, thanks!
I’m glad you liked it!! That is very weird it fell, you might be right on the cooking time. I hope you enjoy and return for more recipes!
I had the same problem. I halved the recipe and baked it in a mini loaf pan. It took a lot longer to bake then I thought. After I took it out, it also “fell” in the middle. Tastes delicious, though!! I’ll find out if it’s cooked in the middle when I get there. Probably should have used 2 mini pans.
Debbie maybe it fell in because the baking soda or powder was about to expire. That happened with me with a cake. Try it again when you buy fresh soda or powder just make sure to check the date. Hope this help you.
I have made this recipe close to 10 times (maybe more). I love it, as do my friends! However, I have often had the same issue with the middle sinking. I did some research online, and I believe the problem stems from the moisture in the bananas. The recipe calls for “2 mashed bananas,” but bananas vary greatly in size, so this instruction is not specific enough. I started to measure the amount of mashed banana, and I found that ~1/2 cup still gives a great flavor but prevents the loaf from sinking.
Mine fell as well. And I’m a very experienced baker. The flavor was wonderful and will make it again with some changes to the type and size of baking pan I use.
I’ve made this twice now, in a months time… Ahhh-maz-zing!! Seriously. Thanks for posting!! It’s now my go to banana bread recipe!! I’m not a huge banana fan but I will buy them just so I can make this!
What size loaf pan did you use? This looks really good and I am anxious to try it.
This bread was the most delicious banana bread I’ve ever made! Thanks for the recipe, I shared it on my blog.
This looks and sounds delicious! Only problem is being English I don’t understand some of the measurements!! A STICK of butter, a CUP of sugar, ALL PURPOSE flour, POWDERED sugar? I’m guessing the powdered sugar is what we call Icing Sugar. But it looks like my kind of food so I’ll try and find out the UK equivalents..
Did you line your pan with parchment paper in order to get it out of the pan?
Hi Kelly, I don’t know if Parchment paper but this is a good idea to remove the bread with that topping, thanks for the TIP,
Susan
I use a ceramic loaf pan and cut it inside it. I only tried to remove it once and didn’t have success.