There’s something truly comforting about the aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through the kitchen. But sometimes we need to switch up our banana bread game. Enter this healthy Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread – a delightful fusion of wholesome ingredients, natural sweetness, and a crunchy cinnamon topping that will leave you only slightly addicted. Check out the full recipe below;)
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What makes this banana bread “healthier”?
Well, for starters we only use natural sugar in this recipe! I opt for maple syrup and coconut sugar, but brown sugar can replace the coconut sugar. It’s made with a combination of almond flour and oat flour (gluten free certified oats are perfect to make this gluten free!) which gives it such a soft mouth-feel while still holding its shape! It’s gluten free, dairy free, made with unrefined sugar and no nuts!
Below are some health benefits to the star ingredients;)
Bananas: Rich in potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants! They can help with digestive health and are the star of the show, offering perfect natural sweetness and flavor.
Almond flour: Nutrient rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats! It also supports heart health and blood sugar control.
Oat flour: Super rich in fiber which benefits the digestive health. It’s also a whole grain that provides nutrients like vitamin B and iron.
Maple syrup: Contains antioxidants and nutrients like manganese and zinc. Since it’s a natural sweetener, it’s considered low-glycemic compared to refined sugars. It won’t raise your blood sugar and leave you with a crash!
Why should I make this recipe?
Sometimes we get stuck baking the same recipes over and over again. Banana bread is a STAPLE for many reasons, but sometimes we gotta change things up. This cinnamon crunch version tastes like coffee cake and banana bread had a baby. It smells divine and tastes even better than you could imagine. If that’s not selling you, I don’t know what will. Not to mention, this banana bread is extremely moist. Like I don’t know how it’s so moist. Anyways, I think you really need to give it a try;)
Full ingredient list?
Here’s a full ingredient list for ya;)
For the bread:
- Ripe bananas
- Eggs
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- Almond flour
- Oat flour (you can use gluten free! made by just blending oats in a high-speed blender!)
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
For the cinnamon crunch topping:
- Whole oats
- Coconuut sugar (or brown sugar)
- Olive oil (or coconut oil)
- Cinnamon
More banana recipe inspo?
- Bougie Hawaiian Banana Bread
- Gabi’s Healthy Banana Bread
- Healthy Banana Pancakes (with carmelized bananas)
- Chocolate Banana Chia Bites
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread (gf, df, healthier)
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 2 ripe bananas 1 cup of mashed banana
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar!
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp of almond flour
- ½ cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
For the cinnamon crunch topping:
- ¼ cup rolled oats use gluten free if needed!
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 1 lb baking loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas until smooth. Add the maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
- Next, add the coconut sugar, almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Set aside and allow the oat flour to absorb the liquid while you make the topping.
- In a small bowl, add all the topping ingredients. Mix until the oats are fully coated in the olive oil and coconut sugar.
- Pour the banana batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with the cinnamon crunch topping. Bake for 30 minutes or until the center comes out clean with a toothpick.
- Let the bread cool for at least 30 minutes (I know, it's too long. But it will help the bread hold it's shape better since we aren't using traditional flour this extra cooling time is crucial!). Slice and enjoy! Keep leftovers fully sealed.
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