Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

The healthy twist on classic Banana Bread Recipe! Moist, sweet and soft bread with a rich banana flavour and a touch of cinnamon and snickerdoodle. This banana bread is easy to make in one bowl and so delicious that you’d never guess it’s healthy!

Banana Bread is probably my favourite healthy snack/breakfast. Is there anything that says classic baking more than moist banana bread? I don’t think so. Sometimes it’s fun to do something a little extra to your banana bread, I love banana bread with chocolate chip or make peanut butter banana bread. Banana bread is just a perfect snack or dessert option that is nourishing, healthy and so delicious and we love it!

This time I have been inspired by all of my favourite fall flavours and created this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread! A freshly made slice of this snickerdoodle banana bread with a spoonful of peanut butter. Oh my, is there anything better? Even though I made hundreds of banana bread variations, this recipe is yet my favourite. It has the sweetness, moisture, and flavour that you won’t recognise that is not healthy.

Why you will love this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

• Moist and soft – this banana bread is light and so soft inside that you’ll enjoy every bite!
• Healthier – this healthier alternative of banana bread is much more nourishing and without added sugar!
• Snickerdoodle – hint of cinnamon spice, a luxurious cinnamon swirl and coated on all sides with cinnamon sugar that turns into a delicious crunchy exterior as it bakes.
• Easy and Quick – whether you are seeking quick and easy breakfast snack this recipe can be done in one bowl and takes like 5 minutes to finish!
• Perfect make-ahead – banana bread is perfect as a to go snack or breakfast. It’s not dry, it’s moist and fluffy so you can enjoy it on its own.
• Staple ingredients- probably you can find most of the ingredients at home, like flour, peanut butter/oil, bananas, maple syrup or honey.

Ingredients

This healthier banana bread is actually really easy to make. I honestly love this recipe just as much as classic banana bread and I love that it’s lower in sugar, calories and fat

• Eggs: Using 2 large eggs in this banana bread recipe, gives it a tender texture and also adds protein. To make this recipe vegan, you can use flax egg.
• Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a great replacement for oil and/or butter that you would typically find in banana bread. For a oil-free banana bread, use a peanut butter, it works well too. 
• Bananas: The bananas also help to add moisture and doing a great job of replacing sugar in some baked goods. For best results, use extra ripe bananas that have some brown spots (they are the sweetest bananas out there).
• White Whole Wheat Flour/ Oat Flour : I literally tried all of them and all of them works great in this recipe and is a healthier alternative to white flour. These 3 flours I used have more nutrition than regular all-purpose. It also adds a nutty delicious flavour to the bread.
• Light Brown Sugar: Adding just a tiny amount of brown sugar gives this bread the perfect amount of sweetness. This is completely optional, though.
• Cinnamon: Wait for the heavenly smell in your kitchen when you bake this banan bread!

How to make this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

To make this bread perfect, follow these few easy steps below.

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC and grease a loaf pan with coconut oil. 
2. Combine 1/3 cup of brown sugar with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture around the loaf pan, coating it as best as possible and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, sugar, and eggs until combined. 
4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix until combined and no lumps remain. 
5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with the prepared sugar-cinnamon mixture (save some on top). 
6. Pour the rest of the batter and again sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. 
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center come out clean. 
8. Allow cooling in the pan completely before slicing.

Substitution

In this recipe you can use any type of flour you like, I prefer to use white whole wheat flour but all-purpose flour will work perfectly fine. If you are going for a vegan version, swap the eggs for flax eggs.

More Fall Recipes to Try

• Pumpkin Chai Spiced Load Cake
• Pumpkin Chai Spiced Cupcakes
• Easy Chai Latte Recipe
• Apple Pie Parfaits
• The Best Vegan Carrot Cake 

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