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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful vegan treat combining the classic comfort of banana bread with a luscious cinnamon swirl and creamy vegan cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it features wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and is sweetened naturally with maple syrup, making it a delightful twist on traditional banana bread.

Ingredients

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Bread Batter

  • 3 overripe mashed bananas
  • 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • 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 regular or gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully blended, creating a smooth wet mixture.
  3. Add dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Stir gently but thoroughly until just combined without overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
  4. Layer batter and cinnamon swirl: Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan. In a separate bowl, mix melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon to make the cinnamon swirl. Spread half of this swirl mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  5. Add second batter layer and swirl top: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl layer carefully. Then spread the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter to create layers of cinnamon goodness.
  6. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of the frosting.
  8. Prepare frosting: In a bowl, blend powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and softened vegan cream cheese until smooth and creamy, perfect for spreading.
  9. Frost the bread: Once the banana bread is completely cool, spread the vegan cream cheese frosting evenly over the top for a rich finish.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Slice the bread and serve as a delightful breakfast or snack, savoring the flavors of cinnamon and banana with the creamy frosting.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Ensure the bread is completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Feel free to substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk according to preference.
  • For a gluten free option, use gluten free all purpose flour blend.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • The cinnamon swirl can be adjusted for more or less sweetness by varying the brown sugar amount.

Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon roll banana bread, vegan banana bread, cinnamon swirl, vegan cream cheese frosting, maple syrup sweetened, gluten free option

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