Banana Bread Recipe with Streusel Topping
This banana bread with streusel topping combines the perfect balance of moist, fluffy bread with a crunchy, sweet streusel topping. Whether for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and incredibly delicious. Add in some walnuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor, and enjoy the delightful textures in every bite!
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or regular milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare the Banana Bread: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually stir in the mashed bananas and buttermilk. Slowly add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.