Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

Banana bread is one of my favorites, and I've gone through a lot of recipes in my search for the perfect one. I wanted one that was moist and had a good crust, and this one has both. It has a yummy streusel topping and center, and what's best is that you get two loaves out of this, so you can share with a friend. Or have an extra loaf for yourself later. I have looked all over for the original recipe, but it has completely disappeared. If I ever find it, I'll be sure to give the creator credit! (Please don't judge the bread by the picture. Our oven is kind of finicky, and this batch is a little overdone. The streusel is usually much more crumbly.)

This also is great for mini loaves to give to friends! It makes 4 loaves and then I had enough to do a dozen mini muffins (apparently I was in the mood for tiny food). If you make mini loaves, reduce the baking time by 1/4 (so 38-45 mins) and leave the temperature the same.

Recently, I found something wonderful in the beverage aisle that's been a big help in baking: powdered buttermilk! No more making my own every time I need it for a random recipe. Maybe I'm the last person on earth to discover it, but in case there's one other person that hasn't seen it, here you go! Just put the dry amount (for example, it's 4 Tbsp. buttermilk powder to make one cup prepared) in with the dry ingredients, and then add the water (1 cup) with the liquid. For this recipe, just add the buttermilk powder with the flour and everything, and then stir in the water. Couldn't be easier!

Printable Recipe

Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

3 large bananas
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Streusel Topping

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup flour


Preheat oven to 350. Grease two bread pans and set aside.

In an electric mixer, mix bananas and sugar until the banana is completely mashed.

Add in the butter, eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well creamed.

Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix well. Mix in the buttermilk until well combined.

In a separate bowl, combine the crumb toppings with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.

Pour half of the bread batter into the two bread pans. Then layer half of the streusel topping on top of the bread batter.

Pour remaining batter over the crumb mixture and then top with the rest of the streusel topping.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.


Makes 2 loaves.