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Cinnamon Roll Bananenbrot

Cinnamon Roll Bananenbrot: Your New Favorite Guilt-Free Treat

Enjoy a delicious blend of cinnamon rolls and banana bread with this guilt-free, vegan, and gluten-free recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas Main source of sweetness and moisture
  • 1/3 cup vegan butter May substitute with regular butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Acts as a natural sweetener
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk Any plant-based or regular milk works
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract for best aroma
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent required for dough to rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Works alongside baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon Signature spice for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 1 cup oats Add texture and increase fiber content
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Sweetens the cinnamon layer
  • 1/4 cup melted vegan butter Combine with sugar and cinnamon for filling
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup melted vegan butter Creates a creamy base for the frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Provides sweetness and smooth texture
  • 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese Adds tang and creaminess to frosting

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth; mix in melted vegan butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the batter.
  4. Fold in flour and oats until just combined.
  5. Pour half the batter into the pan, layer with cinnamon swirl mixture, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Mix frosting ingredients until smooth while the bread is baking.
  8. Cool the bread for 10 minutes, then frost before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if making a gluten-free version.

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