Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread—a scrumptious loaf that marries the comforting essence of cinnamon rolls with the moist goodness of banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack any time of day, this recipe is not only easy to whip up but also caters to vegan and gluten-free diets. The irresistible aroma wafting from your kitchen will have everyone flocking for a slice. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with a sweet glaze for an extra treat!
Ingredients
- 3 overripe mashed bananas
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter (for swirl)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (for swirl)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter (for glaze)
- 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, flour, and oats.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, drizzle with half the swirl mix, add remaining batter and top with the last swirl mix.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg