Print

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.6 from 106 reviews

This Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, infused with warm cinnamon swirls and topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting. Perfectly moist with a gentle sweetness from maple syrup and enriched with hearty oats, this vegan loaf is great for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Batter Ingredients

  • 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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a metal loaf pan thoroughly using non-stick spray to ensure the bread does not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, plant-based milk (almond or oat), vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine. Gradually add the flour and rolled oats and mix until a smooth batter forms without lumps.
  3. Add Cinnamon Swirl: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. In a separate small bowl, create the cinnamon swirl by mixing melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the banana bread batter. Using a spoon, gently fold the cinnamon swirl into the batter to create a marbled effect without fully mixing it through.
  4. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Prepare Frosting: While the bread is baking, whisk together melted vegan butter, powdered sugar, and softened vegan cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. This will be your vegan cream cheese frosting.
  6. Frost and Serve: Once the banana bread is done baking, let it cool for a couple of minutes. Drizzle the vegan cream cheese frosting liberally over the warm loaf. Serve immediately or let cool completely before slicing. Enjoy the warm, gooey cinnamon roll banana bread!

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • For gluten free option, choose gluten free all purpose flour.
  • Make sure the vegan cream cheese is softened for smooth frosting.
  • You can substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or another liquid sweetener.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat slices gently to enjoy the frosting melty and fresh.

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread, Vegan Banana Bread, Vegan Breakfast Bread, Cinnamon Swirl Bread, Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Find it online: https://zarameals.com/cinnamon-roll-banana-bread-recipe/