Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crumble Recipe
This Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with Cinnamon Crumble is a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. It features ripe bananas, a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl, a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping, and a smooth vanilla glaze, all made without any animal products. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it is an inviting vegan treat bursting with warm spices and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Western
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Banana Bread
- 250 g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 60 ml oil (e.g., rapeseed oil)
- 75 ml plant milk
- 50 g sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas (about 350–400 g)
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 100 g sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Crumble
- 60 g flour
- 20 g sugar
- 20 g brown sugar
- 45 g vegan margarine (cold)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 4–5 tbsp plant milk (or more if needed)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar swirl: Mix the 100 g sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside for later layering.
- Make the crumble: Quickly knead 60 g flour, 20 g sugar, 20 g brown sugar, 45 g cold vegan margarine, and 1 tsp cinnamon together into a crumbly dough, then set aside in the fridge to chill slightly.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat) and lightly grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 250 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. In another bowl, combine 60 ml oil, 75 ml plant milk, 50 g sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and fold into the mixture carefully to avoid overmixing; the batter should be combined but still light.
- Layer the swirl: Pour about half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top. Use a fork to swirl through the batter with a spiral motion to create the cinnamon swirl effect. Finally, evenly sprinkle the prepared crumble over the top of the loaf.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before glazing.
- Add the glaze: Using a hand mixer, whisk together 120 g powdered sugar, 4 to 5 tbsp plant milk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle this vanilla glaze evenly over the cooled banana bread before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to ensure a tender bread texture.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- You can substitute rapeseed oil with other neutral oils such as vegetable or sunflower oil.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
- The bread keeps well wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
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