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5 from 2 votes

The BEST Banana Bread!

Super moist banana bread with a sugary and crunchy topping makes the most amazing treat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: baking, banana bread, bananas, healthy, healthy snacks, muffins, ripe bananas
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe or over ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp apple pie spice

Topping

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter, room temp
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 cup sliced almonds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • Lightly butter or spray a bread loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside
  • In a separate large bowl beat the 1/2 cup of butter and 3/4 cup of brown sugar with an electric mixer, kitchen aid, or by hand.
  • Now add the mashed bananas, eggs, spices, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Pour the flour mix in with the banana mash and stir until combined.
  • Pour into the bread loaf pan.
  • To make the topping combine all the ingredients and mash together with a fork to get a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle evenly on top of the batter
  • Add the sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 40-60 minutes
  • Store in an airtight container for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4-5 days
  • ENJOY!
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