Banana Bread with Crunchy Granola Top Recipe

This Banana Bread with Crunchy Granola Top recipe combines the classic flavors of ripe bananas with a delightful crunchy topping. It’s a perfect way to use overripe bananas and creates a deliciously moist bread that’s great for breakfast or a snack.

The recipe is simple and requires basic baking skills, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. You can easily customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Delicious Banana Bread with Crunchy Granola Topping

This Banana Bread features a moist and flavorful base made from ripe bananas, topped with a crunchy granola mixture that adds texture and sweetness. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granola for topping
1 tablespoon brown sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, then mix in the baking soda and salt.

Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Prepare Granola Topping: In a small bowl, mix the granola with brown sugar if using.

Pour Batter: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the granola mixture evenly on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.