Banana Nut Bread with Streusel Topping

Banana Nut Bread with Streusel Topping is the ultimate comfort food—a moist, tender, and flavorful loaf bursting with ripe bananas, toasted nuts, and a sweet, crunchy streusel that makes every bite irresistible. This classic recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee or tea. The combination of soft, buttery bread and a crumbly topping is simply unbeatable.

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s not only easy to make but also deeply satisfying. There’s something magical about the aroma of bananas, cinnamon, and sugar baking together in the oven—it fills your home with warmth and nostalgia. Plus, it’s a great way to use up overripe bananas while creating a treat that everyone will love.

This is a Must Try Dish

If you love the comforting aroma of baking bananas, the crunch of toasted nuts, and the sweet, crumbly perfection of a streusel topping, this banana nut bread is an absolute must-try. Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly cozy, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Every bite delivers a balance of soft bread, nutty goodness, and sugary crunch that will have everyone coming back for more. It’s simple to make, uses ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste, and transforms them into something truly magical.

Recipe Details

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60–70 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 10–12 slices
• Calories: Approximately 280 kcal per slice
• Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Banana Nut Bread:

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Stir in optional nuts. Set aside.
3. Make the bread batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Gently fold in chopped nuts.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and evenly sprinkle streusel topping over the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step-by-Step Preparation Method

1. Prep the pan and oven – Grease and line the loaf pan; preheat oven.
2. Make the streusel topping – Mix brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, and nuts until crumbly.
3. Cream butter and sugar – Beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, bananas, milk, and vanilla – Combine thoroughly but gently.
5. Combine dry ingredients – Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
6. Fold dry ingredients into wet – Mix gently to prevent dense bread.
7. Add nuts – Stir in for crunch.
8. Assemble – Pour batter into pan and top with streusel.
9. Bake – 60–70 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
10. Cool and slice – Let it cool before slicing for perfect pieces.

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How to Serve

• Slice and serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
• Pair with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or milk for breakfast.
• Make mini slices for brunch buffets or snack platters.

Recipe Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Don’t overmix the batter; it keeps the bread light and tender.
• Toast the nuts lightly for extra flavor.
• You can add a teaspoon of lemon zest for a subtle zing.
• For extra moisture, brush the top with a simple syrup after baking.

Variations

1. Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread – Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
2. Coconut Banana Nut Bread – Fold in 1/2 cup shredded coconut for tropical flavor.
3. Gluten-Free Version – Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
4. Vegan Version – Replace eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
5. Caramel Streusel – Mix 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce into the streusel for a sweet twist.

Freezing and Storage

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: Store for up to 1 week.
• Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature or gently warm slices in the oven.

Special Equipment Needed

• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Fork or pastry cutter (for streusel)
• Wire rack for cooling
• Toothpick for doneness test

Conclusion

Banana Nut Bread with Streusel Topping is more than just a quick bread; it’s a comforting, versatile treat that combines soft, sweet banana bread with a buttery, crunchy topping. Its aroma, flavor, and texture make it a favorite in any household, and it’s a perfect way to elevate a classic dessert. With simple ingredients, a straightforward process, and countless variations, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves baking and wants to impress friends and family.

Banana Nut Bread with Streusel Topping

Banana Nut Bread with Streusel Topping is the ultimate comfort food—a moist, tender, and flavorful loaf bursting with ripe bananas, toasted nuts, and a sweet, crunchy streusel that makes every bite irresistible.

Author: Stella Parker Cuisine: American Course: Breakfast

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 60 mins Total Time 1 hr 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 12

Ingredients

Servings

For the Banana Nut Bread:

• ¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
• ³⁄₄ cup granulated sugar (150g)
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• ¹⁄₄ cup milk (60ml)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ³⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• ¹⁄₂ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g)

For the Streusel Topping:

• ¹⁄₄ cup brown sugar, packed (50g)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Stir in optional nuts. Set aside.
3. Make the bread batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Gently fold in chopped nuts.
7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and evenly sprinkle streusel topping over the batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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