Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

This Whole Wheat Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread combines the richness of whole wheat flour with a delightful cinnamon crumb topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s a comforting and healthier twist on the classic banana bread, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

For Banana Bread:

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1 cup mashed bananas
  
  

• 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/3 – 1/2 cup for a less sweet version)
  
  

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  
  

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  
  

For Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
  
  

• 1/4 cup cornstarch (or more whole wheat flour)
  
  

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
  

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

For Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour (plain or whole wheat)
  
  

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
  

• 1/4 cup butter
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 360°F and grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
   
   

2. Make the crumb topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with your fingertips until crumbs form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
   
   

3. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
   
   

4. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (eggs, mashed bananas, sugar, oil, and yogurt) until well combined.
   
   

5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold together just until moistened (a few lumps are fine).
   
   

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly sprinkle with the crumb topping.
   
   

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per slice)

• Calories: 291 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 44g
  
  

• Protein: 4g
  
  

• Fat: 11g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 37mg
  
  

• Sodium: 100mg
  
  

• Potassium: 186mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugar: 23g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 170 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 1.1mg
  
  

• Calcium: 56mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.2mg