Apple Banana Bread with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

When the mornings get crisp and the air smells like cinnamon and apples, this Apple Banana Bread is my go-to. Moist, cozy, and naturally sweetened, it’s filled with diced apples and mashed bananas, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel that fills the kitchen with the warmest aroma.

It’s simple enough for a weekday breakfast, but beautiful enough to share at brunch or gift to a friend. I love a slice warm with coffee, or later in the day with chamomile tea and a little drizzle of maple syrup.

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Why You’ll Love It 🥣

• Moist, naturally sweetened & wholesome
• Made with white whole wheat flour
• Kid- and postpartum mama-approved
• Optional protein boost if desired

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Ingredients:

Bread

• 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

• ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed

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Instructions:

• 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• 2) Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
• 3) Mash bananas in a large bowl, then whisk in maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

• 4) Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined, then gently fold in diced apple.

• 5) Mix streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly.
• 6) Pour batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle streusel on top, and bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

• 7) You’re done! Let cool 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a rack. Serve warm.

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✨ Healthy Swaps ✨

• Swap refined sugar → maple syrup or brown organic cane sugar
• Swap white flour → white whole wheat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free blend
• Swap butter → coconut oil or avocado oil
• Swap apples → any seasonal apple variety
• For littles: mash fruit extra smooth, reduce sweetness
• For postpartum mamas: add collagen, nut butter, or protein powder

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Full Recipe:

Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to a week.
• Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months for quick grab-and-go snacks.

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Enjoy! 💛

I hope you enjoy this tasty, warm, comforting bread as much as I do! Let me know, did you make this recipe? Comment below, share a photo, or tag me on Instagram @healthyhoneydew — I love seeing your cozy creations.

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Looking for more?

• Try some of my other cozy recipes:
  • Banana Bread Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • No-Knead Overnight Artisan Bread (Crisp Crust, Chewy Inside)

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