One-Bowl Banana Bread: Moist, Easy Recipe with Crunchy Topping

Enjoy this One-Bowl Banana Bread recipe that combines simplicity and rich flavor, making it a must-try for everyone.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 10

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

3 medium very ripe bananas mashed
1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to preference
0.5 cups granulated sugar can reduce due to banana sweetness
0.5 cups brown sugar can use coconut sugar as alternative
0.5 cups unsalted butter melted; can use coconut oil for dairy-free
2 large eggs or use flax eggs for vegan option

For the Streusel Topping

0.5 cups all-purpose flour
0.25 cups cold butter or dairy-free butter
0.25 cups granulated sugar

Equipment

Loaf pan
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula
Fork or potato masher
Sifter

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Mix in eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; fold gently until just combined.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cold butter, and granulated sugar for the streusel topping.
Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle streusel on top.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking for doneness.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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