Banana Bread with Crumble Topping

This Banana Bread with Crumble Topping is a delicious and comforting treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. We spiced this recipe up with comforting warm spices and topped with an aromatic spiced crumble topping. This recipe takes the classic banana bread to a whole new level by adding layers of vanilla sweetness and warm spices.

This banana bread with crumble topping is perfect for any occasion. It is especially wonderful during the winter months. It is also a perfect addition to any savory breakfast or brunch dish.

How to Make Banana Bread with Crumble Topping

You will need the following ingredients to make this delicious, spiced banana bread recipe. Please follow the instructions below.

Banana Bread Topping (Streusel Topping):

All-purpose Flour - we recommend all-purpose flour for this recipe.

Granulated sugar - adds sweetness to the streusel topping.

Brown sugar - you can use light or dark brown sugar. Brown sugars adds a robust richness to this topping.

Unsalted butter (softened) - brings the streusel together and makes the crumbly, crumble topping.

Cinnamon powder - adds a warm sweet spice flavor to the topping.

Nutmeg powder - adds a sweet, spicy and slightly nutty depth of flavor to the topping.

Ginger powder - adds a peppery spice with a hint of sweetness.

Banana Bread Batter

All-purpose flour - level the flour once you fill the measuring cup. Do not use heaping measurements, it will add too much flour.

Ripe bananas - the riper the better.

Granulated sugar - adds sweetness and brings out the banana flavor.

Unsalted butter (melted) - melt in the microwave and let cool before mixing in with the wet ingredients. Do not add hot melted butter to the eggs, it will cook them.

Brown sugar - adds a robust flavor of deep molasses.

Large eggs - binds all the ingredients.

Vanilla extract - adds a rich, sweet vanilla flavor.

Baking soda - helps the bread rise as it bakes.

Cinnamon powder - adds a warm sweet spice flavor to the banana bread.

Nutmeg powder - adds a sweet, spicy and slightly nutty depth of flavor to the bread.

Ginger powder - adds a peppery spice with a hint of sweetness.

Salt - little bit of salt brings all the flavors together.

Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan (9x5) with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cut butter into pieces and melt in the microwave for one minute, or until melted. Set aside and let it come to room temperature.
3. Place all streusel ingredients into a small bowl and mix all ingredients until crumbly. You can use your hands or a fork. Set aside.
4. Place all purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
5. In a second large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth with only few small chunks remaining.
6. In the same bowl as the mashed bananas add the melted butter (at room temperature), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
7. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate until the batter is well mixed.
8. Place the batter into the parchment lined loaf pan.
9. Add the crumb topping to the top, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a pick comes out clean from the middle of the banana bread.
11. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan. Once removed from the pan let cool completely before serving.

Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking. You can add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the batter for an extra crunch. You can also sprinkle some chocolate chips on top of the crumble for a touch of chocolatey treat.

Storing the Banana Bread

Once the banana bread with crumble topping is baked and cooled, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to enjoy it for longer, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Just thaw it at room temperature before serving.

So, the next time you have some overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter, don't throw them away. Instead, turn them into this banana bread with a crumble topping. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and will surely become a favorite in your household. Enjoy!

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Yield: 10 Servings

Streusel Banana Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

We spiced this recipe up with comforting warm spices and topped with an aromatic spiced crumble topping.

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Ingredients

• Crumble Topping:
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
• Banana Bread Batter:
• 2 Cups all purpose flour
• 3 ripe bananas
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
• ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan (9x5) with
   parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cut butter into pieces and melt in the microwave for one minute,
   or until melted. Set aside and let it come to room temperature.
3. Place all streusel ingredients into a small bowl and mix all
   ingredients until crumbly. You can use your hands or a fork. Set aside.
4. Place all purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking
   soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
5. In a second large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or
   potato masher until smooth with only few small chunks remaining.
6. In the same bowl as the mashed bananas add the melted butter (at room temperature), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
7. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate
   until the batter is well mixed.
8. Place the batter into the parchment lined loaf pan.
9. Add the crumb topping to the top, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a pick comes out clean from
    the middle of the banana bread.
11. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan.
    Once removed from the pan let cool completely before serving.
    
    

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 374Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 238mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 2gSugar: 31gProtein: 5g

Calories are estimated and may vary.

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