Description
Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of two beloved treats, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. This easy-to-make loaf combines the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls with the moist texture of banana bread, creating an irresistible dessert that everyone can enjoy. Not only is it vegan and gluten-free, but its rich aroma and flavor will fill your kitchen with comforting warmth. Whether you serve it fresh from the oven or topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe mashed bananas
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- For the cinnamon swirl: 4 tbsp melted vegan butter, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 2 tbsp cinnamon
- For the vegan cream cheese frosting: 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp melted vegan butter, 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a metal loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas and mix in melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and oats until smooth.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl; drizzle over the batter and gently fold in.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by whisking together powdered sugar, melted vegan butter, and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg