coffee cake banana bread
Moist banana bread meets warm, cinnamon-spiced coffee cake in this delicious Coffee Cake Banana Bread! This recipe is grain-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, making it a perfect morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up. A soft banana bread base is layered with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping both in the center and on top, giving every bite a rich, buttery flavor without any refined grains. Finished with a luscious coconut butter glaze, this banana bread is as indulgent as it is wholesome.
why you’ll love this bread
Moist & Fluffy: Thanks to mashed bananas and full-fat coconut milk.
Cinnamon Streusel Goodness: A crumbly topping is added both in the center and on top for maximum flavor.
Naturally Sweetened: Uses coconut sugar or your preferred granulated sweetener.
Gluten-Free & Grain-Free: Made with almond, tapioca, and coconut flour for a tender texture. No Refined Oils: Uses refined coconut oil for a neutral, buttery taste.
Coffee Cake Banana Bread (Grain-Free & Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- Dash of salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sweetener of choice, adjust to taste
- Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- 3-4 tbsp melted refined coconut oil
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Glaze
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 3-4 tbsp coconut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup OR powdered sugar, increase coconut milk to 1/3 cup if using powdered sugar
- Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon. Stir until crumbly and set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and coconut milk until smooth.
Step 5: Incorporate Wet & Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Step 6: Layer the Batter & Topping
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon crumb topping over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and spread evenly again.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon crumb topping evenly over the surface.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare the Glaze
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together coconut milk, coconut butter, and maple syrup (or powdered sugar) until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread for extra decadence.
