Follow these simple steps to create your delicious Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Blend Butter: Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add Baking Soda and Salt: Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate Sugar and Egg: Stir in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Add Flour and Cinnamon: Mix in the flour and ground cinnamon, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the topping over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the remaining topping.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Follow these straightforward instructions, and you’ll be rewarded with an amazing loaf of Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread!