Description
Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of classic banana bread and the sweet, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. This recipe transforms your breakfast routine into a special treat that balances moist banana flavor with a rich cinnamon swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe mashed bananas
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for cinnamon swirl)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for frosting)
- 2 ounces softened vegan cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, flour, and oats; then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. In a separate bowl, mix melted vegan butter with brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl; spread half over the batter.
- Add remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the swirl mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and softened vegan cream cheese.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to use overripe bananas for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Bread, Breakfast Bread