Description
Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is an irresistible fusion of two beloved treats, elevating your breakfast and dessert options to new heights. This delightful recipe marries the moistness of banana bread with the sweet, gooey cinnamon swirl characteristic of cinnamon rolls. Perfect for busy mornings or a sweet afternoon snack, this fluffy loaf is not only easy to prepare but also vegan-friendly, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. With its warm spices and rich flavor, this bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Top it with creamy vegan frosting for an indulgent twist, or enjoy it plain—either way, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe mashed bananas
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for cinnamon swirl)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for frosting)
- 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, flour, and oats.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan and spread half of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top (made with melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon).
- Layer remaining batter and finish with the rest of the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and softened vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg