Description
A delightful blend of cinnamon rolls and banana bread, this moist loaf is perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup melted vegan butter (or regular butter if not vegan)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (honey works if you aren’t strictly vegan)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk (soy or coconut milk acceptable)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (quick oats can be used)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for swirl)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz softened vegan cream cheese (or regular cream cheese if not vegan)
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Stir the melted vegan butter into the mashed bananas, then add in the maple syrup, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
- For the cinnamon swirl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar. Add the remaining batter, topping it with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar. Swirl lightly with a knife for that classic cinnamon roll look.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before lifting it out to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together softened vegan cream cheese and melted vegan butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled loaf, slice it up, and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American