Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe
This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread combines the sweet warmth of cinnamon rolls with moist, flavorful banana bread for a delicious vegan treat. Made with overripe bananas, vegan butter, maple syrup, and warming cinnamon swirls, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Swirl Mixture
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the banana bread evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare the swirl mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well until it forms a paste-like swirl.
- Layer the batter and swirl: Grease a loaf pan. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the pan, then drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over it. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish by drizzling the rest of the swirl mixture. Using a knife, gently swirl the mixture through the batter to create the cinnamon roll effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe or overripe bananas for the best sweetness and moist texture.
- You can substitute almond or oat milk for any other plant-based milk of your choice.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread fluffy and tender.
- The swirl can be adjusted in amount or omitted if you prefer a simpler banana bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread, vegan banana bread, cinnamon swirl bread, vegan baking, plant-based banana bread
