Coffee Cake Banana Bread
- Sally Rychlak
- Jun 7
- 2 min read
Whenever I come across a banana bread recipe on Pinterest, I almost always save it. Banana bread is one of those recipes I'm constantly experimenting with. Not because there's anything wrong with a classic loaf, but because it's something I make often, and I enjoy finding new ways to reinvent it.
This version started with a simple idea: what if banana bread and coffee cake had a baby? The result is a soft, cinnamon-spiced loaf with a generous cinnamon crumble on top. It has all the cozy flavors of coffee cake while still delivering everything I love about banana bread.
Like many of the recipes I share, this one is gluten free and made with a few healthier swaps. I use monk fruit sweetener, but don't worry if that's not in your pantry. Maple syrup, coconut sugar, or regular sugar will work just as well. The goal is a delicious loaf you'll actually want to make again and again.
Storage Tips
Counter
Keep tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator
Due to the Greek yogurt and high moisture from the bananas, refrigeration is recommended.
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 to 7 days.
Place a paper towel above and below the loaf slices to absorb extra moisture.
Freezer
Slice the loaf once fully cool.
Wrap each slice in plastic wrap or parchment and place in a freezer bag.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge or microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
This recipe often tastes even better on the second day, as the cinnamon swirl, chocolate, banana, and flax flavors blend together after resting overnight.
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Storage
Counter- Store tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator - Because of the Greek yogurt and high moisture content from the bananas, refrigeration is best.
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 to 7 days. Place a paper towel under and over the loaf slices to absorb excess moisture.
Freezer - Slice the loaf once completely cool. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap or parchment and place in a freezer bag.
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Notes
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Grease or line a loaf pan.
3
In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
4
Stir in oats, almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, protein powder, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. If the batter seems very thick from the protein powder, add 1 to 3 tbsp milk.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle about two-thirds of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter.
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Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife.
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Combine crumble ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the loaf.
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Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
10
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Instructions
3 ripe mased bananas
2 eggs
1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Wet Ingredients
1 cup blended rolled oats or oat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Dry ingredients
2 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp oat flour
Cinnamon Swirl
2 Tbsp oats
1 Tbsp almond flour
1 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp melted coconut oil or butter
Crumble Topping
A small handful of chocolate chips
Optional nuts
Mix-ins
Coffee Cake Banana Bread
Sally Rychlak
This Cinnamon Swirl Protein Banana Bread is a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Made with bananas, oats, almond flour, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, and chocolate protein powder, it's moist, satisfying, and naturally sweetened with monk fruit. A cinnamon swirl throughout the loaf, crunchy streusel topping, and a few chocolate chips make every slice feel like a treat.
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Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
45 min
Rest Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
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