Vegan Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

Vegan Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread that is perfectly sweet and moist, is balanced between tender and crunchy, and 100% delicious! It takes less than 10 minutes to whip together and makes for a great healthy alternative for a little sweetness in the morning for breakfast or even for dessert. Yum! Gluten-free option available.

I always enjoy making vegan sweet treats. I don’t know if it’s because I have a huge sweet tooth, but sweet recipes for me is the most exciting part of my day! Haha.

More importantly, I’m even more thrilled when I can entirely indulge on what is made because it’s dairy-free and vegan, like this recipe!

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This Almond-Cinnamon Crunch Blueberry Banana Bread is a fun balance between crunch and fluffiness. Best during breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert, this banana bread uses healthier ingredients which include a blend of whole wheat + all-purpose flour, toasted almond nuts, organic blueberries, coconut oil, and plant-based milk. Plus, it’s completely dairy-free and vegan which is a real special sweet treat for those taste-buds! Entirely kid-friendly, and a gluten-free option available.

Usually, Banana bread is something that is a staple in my Jamaican culture.

Although the Jamaican version is slightly different and much more traditional, I wanted to add a great modern twist to it of course, while still keeping things healthy.

Growing up, I often enjoyed coffee cake. I think my enjoyment more so came from the top layer of crunch. Haha.

I guess that’s why I felt inspired to add a nice crunch to my Banana bread. I must say that adding a crunch to this WORKS PERFECTLY!

OK, so let’s talk about my week thus far. It’s been pretty good. Between work and a few Doctors and Dental appointments, it’s been rather busy per usual.

Now that June is coming to a screeching halt, I’m prepping myself for July and all the things that are happening, especially with 4th of July coming around the corner.

One of the exciting things that have happened for me this month is that my Husband got me a new Lens for my Birthday!

It actually arrived earlier this week and I’m so excited to test it out. Now, I know that you might think that this isn’t a big deal, BUT it is. While this lens costs a whopping $1300, it surely does the job and is worth EVERY penny.

I know, I know. It’s crazy when it comes to investing in a blog, but it’s super important, especially in Food blogging where photography is your main staple.

If you’re a new blogger, seasoned blogger, or just looking to get into this world of blogging, I’d recommend checking out our Blogging + Photography resource page. It has a load of information on what to expect as well as the equipment that I use.

Now, back to this Banana Bread. Ok, so if you’re into Banana Bread, then you’ll most certainly love this Almond-Cinnamon Crunch Blueberry Banana Bread. 

It’s best during breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert, this banana bread uses healthier ingredients which include a blend of whole wheat + all-purpose flour, toasted almond nuts, organic blueberries, coconut oil, and non-dairy milk.

Plus, it’s completely dairy-free and vegan which is a real special sweet treat for those taste-buds!

So, let’s dive right into the recipe.

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Vegan Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

Vegan Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread that is perfectly sweet and moist, is balanced between tender and crunchy, and 100% delicious! It takes less than 10 minutes to whip together and makes for a great healthy alternative for a little sweetness in the morning for breakfast or even for dessert. Yum! Gluten-free option available.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Keyword baked, banana, banana bread, bread, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, classic, dairy-free, dessert, easy, fall recipe, fluffy, healthy, homemade, loaf, pecans, plant-based, vegan, walnuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 1 Bread Loaf

Creator Shanika | Orchids + Sweet Tea

Must-Haves:

Cinnamon Banana Bread:

• 4 ripe organic Bananas, smashed
• 1 cup organic all-purpose baking flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
• 3/4 cup organic whole wheat pastry flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
• 2 Tbsps cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (See Notes!)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (See Notes!)
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw; Vegan-approved!)

Crumble Topping:

• 1/2 cup organic all-purpose baking flour (I use Bob's Red Mill)
• 1/2 cup organic brown sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw; Vegan-approved!)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, partially melted (I use Earth's Best)
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or grease it using vegan butter).

2. Combine the mashed bananas, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and Almond milk together in a medium bowl and mix until well combined.

3. Then stir in both flours, the baking powder, baking soda, organic brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt and mix until well incorporated! **NOTE: Do NOT OVER-MIX!**

4. Pour batter in the prepared loaf pan and make the crumble topping! 

For the Crumble Topping:

1. Place the organic all-purpose flour, organic brown sugar, chopped pecans and walnuts, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, mixing them together until well combined. Add the partially melted vegan butter and using a spatula, mix until well incorporated.

2. Now evenly sprinkle the crumble topping atop your batter and place it in the oven. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife that is inserted in the middle comes out clean.

3. Once done, remove bread from oven and let it cool for a bit before removing it from loaf pan.

4. Slice and enjoy!

5. Bon Appetite!

Tips | Notes:

STORAGE: Refrigerate leftover bread by tightly wrapping it in foil paper or keeping it fully covered in a cake stand—lasts up to a week. Can also be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

SWEETENER: If you choose to opt out of pure maple syrup, you can always substitute with Agave or Date syrup as well.

GLUTEN-FREE VERSION: To make this bread GF, I recommend using a GF Flour Blend (Bob’s Red Mills has a great version!). **NOTE: If the bread mixture is too ‘thin + runny’, simply add additional GF flour, 1/4 cup at a time.**

OIL: Instead of coconut oil, you can also use vegetable oil, if preferred.

 

Vegan Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread.