Description
A delightful blend of moist banana bread and sweet cinnamon roll flavors, topped with creamy vegan frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
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
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter (for cinnamon filling)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (for filling)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter (for frosting)
- 2 oz softened vegan cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Mash the overripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix the melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond or oat milk, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased or lined loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the filling, then sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining batter over the top, swirling gently with a knife to create cinnamon swirls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped nuts or dried fruits. Adjust the cinnamon to your taste for the filling.