I love making funky and surprising banana bread recipes, like my Gingerbread Banana Bread, Pistachio Banana Bread, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread. For winter, I wanted to combine my love for cinnamon with this classic recipe. Believe me, this is absolutely delicious! With a combination of very moist and soft crumb and crunchy, crumbly topping, it’s the perfect dessert.

Ingredients and Substitutions

You only need a few wholesome ingredients for this recipe:

Mashed Banana – Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and moist texture. Overripe bananas, even with black spots, work best. You can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag for 1-2 days or next to avocados. Sugar – Regular white sugar provides a classic taste and light color. For a richer flavor, try unrefined cane sugar or coconut sugar, which adds a hint of caramel and darker color. Coconut Oil – Choose refined coconut oil for a neutral taste or unrefined (virgin) if you enjoy a subtle coconut flavor. Any mild-flavored oil, like light olive oil, can also work well. Then you also need some softened coconut oil for the topping. Vanilla Extract – Vanilla adds flavor to enhance the banana and cinnamon taste. All-Purpose Flour – White spelt or white whole wheat flour can also work, providing a similar texture. Avoid almond or oat flour, as they won’t yield the desired consistency. I use more flour to add a slight crunch to the topping. For a gluten-free option, use a blend of 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour and ½ cup of almond flour. Baking Powder – Helps the bread rise, giving it a light, fluffy texture. Baking Soda – Works alongside the baking powder for optimal rise and texture. Cinnamon – Use freshly ground cinnamon if possible for the richest flavor but powder works just fine.

How to Make Cinnamon Banana Bread

This recipe is quite easy to make as you only need to make the batter once and split it. Here are photos of key steps to help you!

Carine’s Baking Tips

I have a few more tips for you to make the best bread you can!

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