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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a delightful vegan treat that combines the moistness of ripe bananas with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and a creamy vegan cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, this recipe uses plant-based ingredients and offers a luscious swirl of cinnamon-sugar throughout the bread, topped with a sweet, tangy frosting.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 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 regular or gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
  • 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a metal loaf pan with non-stick spray to ensure the banana bread doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly with a fork. Add the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, plant-based milk (almond or oat), vanilla extract, and mix well until combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free), and old fashioned rolled oats. Stir gently until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small separate bowl, combine melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon, mixing well to create a cinnamon swirl mixture.
  5. Assemble Batter in Pan: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the top. Use a spoon to gently fold and swirl it into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  6. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the banana bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Make Frosting: While the bread bakes, whisk together melted vegan butter, powdered sugar, and softened vegan cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  8. Frost and Serve: Once the banana bread is done, let it cool for a couple of minutes in the pan. Then drizzle the vegan cream cheese frosting evenly over the warm loaf. Slice and enjoy the bread while still warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or other liquid sweeteners if preferred.
  • Use gluten-free all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • For the best vegan cream cheese, ensure it is softened to blend smoothly into the frosting.
  • If you do not have rolled oats, quick oats can be used as a substitute, but the texture will be slightly different.
  • Allow the bread to cool slightly before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting excessively.

Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon roll, vegan banana bread, vegan dessert, plant-based, breakfast bread, cinnamon swirl

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