Description
Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a delightful fusion that elevates your breakfast experience with its sweet, spiced goodness. Combining the moist texture of banana bread with the indulgent flavor of cinnamon rolls, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy morning at home or a gathering with friends. The rich aroma of cinnamon and bananas will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist a warm slice straight from the oven. Topped with a creamy vegan frosting, this treat is not only delicious but also easy to make, ensuring that it will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe mashed bananas
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for bread)
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- For the cinnamon swirl: 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- For frosting: ¾ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter, 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 well mixed.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, flour, and oats to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Mix together melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl; spread half over the batter.
- Layer remaining batter on top and finish by spreading the rest of the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before applying frosting made from powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg