Name: Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping recipe will be your new favorite easy banana bread recipe! This version combines the classic banana bread flavor with a sweet, buttery crumble topping that adds the perfect crunch. With its perfect balance of moist banana bread and crumbly streusel, this coffee cake like recipe is one you’ll want to make on repeat!

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Banana bread with streusel topping in a cast iron loaf pan with sliced bread and banana in the background.

Banana bread is already a beloved treat, but when you add a streusel topping, it transforms into something truly special. We all need an easy banana bread recipe in our arsenal, so why not make it a cinnamon crumble banana bread?! Got overly ripe bananas? Make a loaf of banana bread! Banana bread with streusel crumb topping is the perfect recipe for using them up and will become one of your favorite treats.

We love this quick bread recipe as an afternoon snack, with a cup of coffee (especially a cinnamon latte or a chai latte!), a delicious breakfast side, for family gatherings, and to give as a housewarming gift. The combination of ripe bananas, crunchy streusel, and warm spices creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is impossible to resist. Plus, bananas are packed with essential nutrients like potassium and dietary fiber, making this a sweet treat you can feel good about.

Whether you’re baking for your family or bringing a homemade gift to a friend, this banana bread with streusel crumb topping is a crowd-pleaser that will earn you rave reviews.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Moist and Flavorful – This banana bread stays incredibly moist thanks to the ripe bananas, while the streusel topping provides a delicious contrast in texture. It is full of the best flavors banana bread has to offer.

Easy to Make – This bread is made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. You can whip up a moist banana nut bread quickly and easily—no special skills required! Even the streusel recipe is simple and straightforward.

Perfect for Any Occasion – Whether it’s for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, this is the best banana bread recipe to fit the bill for any time of day and any time of year.

Healthier Indulgence – Bananas offer essential nutrients like potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Because the bananas are naturally sweet you can lower the sugar content of the recipe.

Sliced banana bread with crumble topping on a cutting board with a sliced banana.

What Is Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping?

This recipe is a twist on classic banana bread by adding a streusel topping that gives the bread a crunchy, buttery finish. While traditional banana bread has a soft, tender crumb, the streusel is the perfect way to add texture and flavor that takes it to the next level. The streusel is made from butter, sugar, and flour. When added to the top of the banana bread, it creates a beautiful golden brown topping that contrasts beautifully.

Unlike some other banana bread recipes, this one doesn’t rely on frosting or icing—just the simple, natural sweetness of ripe bananas, complemented by the crunchy, sweet topping.

Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping Ingredients

Ripe bananas: Bananas are essential for the natural sweetness and moisture of the bread. Overripe bananas work best because they’re extra sweet and soft.
Flour: All-purpose flour works perfectly in this recipe, but you can substitute with whole wheat flour or even gluten-free flour per cup flour. To use freshly milled, create a 50:50 all-purpose and freshly milled flour mixture.
Sugar: Regular white sugar is used in both the bread and the streusel, but feel free to swap it for dark brown sugar to add more depth of flavor.
Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients together and help the bread rise. Use large eggs and whisk eggs for the best results.
Butter: Used in both the bread and the streusel, butter adds richness and moisture to the banana bread. If needed substitute coconut oil for each tablespoon butter.
Cinnamon: A little bit of cinnamon adds a warm, comforting flavor to the bread and enhances the banana flavor. If desired, you can replace the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice.
Vanilla extract: A splash of vanilla enhances the overall flavor profile of the bread.

A full list of ingredients and quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

Close up of sliced banana bread with crumb topping.

Baked banana bread with streusel topping in a loaf pan on a cutting board.

How To Make Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Make the streusel. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and butter. Mix until it forms a crumbly texture and set it aside.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Mix together the softened butter and sugar. Then add eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the banana bread batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the banana bread.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Recipe Tips

Use ripe bananas: The more brown spots on your bananas, the sweeter and moister your banana bread will be.
Don’t overmix the batter: Stir until just combined for the best texture and moist crumbs. Overmixing can lead to dense banana bread.
Check the bread early: Ovens vary, so check your banana bread after 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Let it cool: Let the banana bread cool for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. This will help it set properly and avoid breaking.

Sliced banana bread with crumb topping on a cutting board with banana in the background.

Banana Bread With Streusel Crumb Topping Variations

Chocolate chip banana bread: Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter for a sweet, indulgent twist.
Nutty banana bread: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter for a bit of crunch and extra flavor.
Coconut banana bread: Add a tropical twist to this simple banana bread! Add shredded coconut to the batter before baking.
Mini loaves: Reduce the baking time and start checking after 30 minutes. Mini loaves typically bake in 35-40 minutes, depending on your oven.

Recipe FAQs

Yes! Just thaw them and drain any excess liquid before mashing them into the batter. Frozen bananas are actually great for banana bread because they’re super soft and easy to mash.

Add the streusel topping to the bread just before baking.

The two toppings are essentially the same. A streusel topping usually has a bit more sugar and contains other ingredients such as cinnamon, nuts, or oats (especially for a cobbler). A crumb topping is usually just sugar, butter, and brown sugar.

When a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the bread is done. It should also be golden brown on top.

Using too many bananas or over-mixing is usually what causes banana bread to not be the best. Both of these can end up with a dense or soggy loaf!

I hope you love this recipe!