• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Jessie Bakes Treats
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Breads

    Banana Nut Crunch Bread

    May 18, 2021 by Jessie M 4 Comments

    FacebookPinEmailTweetShares134
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Banana nut crunch bread is loaded with pecans and topped with a delicious crunchy pecan streusel. A delicious twist on the classic banana bread.

    The added flavour an texture of the chopped pecans are marvellous in this bread. Those of you that have been following me for a while know that I am obsessed with crunchy streusel toppings! So too add even more to this banana nut bread I added a pecan streusel on top.

    If you're looking to change up a classic banana bread this recipe is perfect for you!

    WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BANANA Nut Crunch BREAD

    Easy. I love how easy this recipe is and everything is done by hand!

    Tastes amazing. This banana bread tastes so good and has a perfect soft and moist texture.

    Streusel topping. The crunchy pecan streusel is what takes this banana bread to the next level. It's sweet, crunchy, and adds such a nice flavour!

    banana nut crunch bread

    Step By Step Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease loaf pan and line bottom and long edges with parchment paper. You want the parchment paper sides to overhang, this allows you to easily remove the bread.

    Crunchy Streusel Topping

    In a medium sized bowl mix together flour, white sugar, cinnamon, 1/3 cup chopped pecans and melted butter. Mix until well combined, it should have a crumbly texture. Set aside. It’s important to make the topping first because the longer it sits out the crumblier the texture becomes.

    pecan streusel

    Banana Bread Batter

    In a large bowl cream butter and sugar together. Add in beaten egg and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

    Add salt, baking soda, and chopped pecans; mix till well combined. Add in flour and mix just till combined.

    banana nut bread batter

    Pour batter into the loaf pan and add the streusel on top. Slightly pat the topping into the batter.

    banana nut crunch batter ready for the oven

    Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. It's best to wait until fully cooled before slicing.

    banana nut crunch bread

    WHAT DOES SPOONED AND LEVELLED FLOUR MEAN?

    Spooned and levelled flour refers to the way of measuring flour. To properly measure flour you should scoop spoonfuls of flour into your measuring cup and then level off the access by scraping with a knife. Scooping the measuring cup directly into your flour causes the flour to compress and you will get more flour than the recipe calls for.

    STORING THE BANANA BREAD

    I love to eat banana bread while still warm but you can store it at room temperature for four days.

    banana nut crunch bread

    If you make this banana nut crunch bread please leave a star rating and comment below!

    For more delicious baking ideas you can follow me on Pinterest and Instagram @jessiebakestreats 

    MORE BANANA RECIPES TO LOVE

    • Classic Moist Banana Bread
    • Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting
    • Bakery Style Banana Muffins
    • Oatmeal Banana Muffins with Streusel Topping
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
    banana nut crunch bread

    Banana Nut Crunch Bread

    Jessie M
    Banana nut crunch bread is loaded with pecans and topped with a delicious crunchy pecan streusel. A delicious twist on the classic banana bread.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Course Breakfast, dessert
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 1 loaf

    Equipment

    • loaf pan

    Ingredients
      

    Banana Bread Batter

    • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
    • 1/4 C salted butter at room temperature
    • 1 C white sugar
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 1 & 1/2 C all purpose flour *spooned and levelled
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 C chopped pecans

    Crunchy Streusel Topping

    • 1/4 C salted butter melted
    • 1/2 C all purpose flour
    • 1/4 C white sugar
    • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/3 C chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease loaf pan and line bottom and long edges with parchment paper. You want the parchment paper sides to overhang, this allows you to easily remove the bread.

    Crunchy Streusel Topping

    • In a medium sized bowl mix together flour, white sugar, cinnamon, 1/3 cup chopped pecans and melted butter. Mix until well combined, it should have a crumbly texture. Set aside.
      1/4 C salted butter, 1/2 C all purpose flour, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/3 C chopped pecans, 1/4 C white sugar

    Banana Bread Batter

    • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar together.
      1 C white sugar, 1/4 C salted butter
    • Add in beaten egg and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
      1 large egg, 3 large ripe bananas
    • Add salt, baking soda, and chopped pecans; mix till well combined.
      1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 C chopped pecans
    • Add in flour and mix just till combined.
      1 & 1/2 C all purpose flour
    • Pour batter into the loaf pan and add the streusel on top. Slightly pat the topping into the batter.
    • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
    • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. It's best to wait until fully cooled before slicing.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Spooned and levelled flour refers to the way of measuring flour. To properly measure flour you should scoop spoonfuls of flour into your measuring cup and then level off the access by scraping with a knife. Scooping the measuring cup directly into your flour causes the flour to compress and you will get more flour than the recipe calls for.
    Keyword banana bread, banana nut crunch bread, pecan, pecans, strusel, the best banana bread
    « Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting
    Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting »
    FacebookPinEmailTweetShares134

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Review Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Dee

      November 06, 2021 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Made this banana bread for a group of ladies gathered for a Bible study tonight and it was a hit! The ladies loved it and some said that it was the best banana nut bread they had ever had. I agree. This will now be my go to banana bread recipe. Thank you so much for sharing

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        November 06, 2021 at 8:31 am

        Thank you so much for your kind words! So happy you all enjoyed the banana nut bread!

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      April 28, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      This looks so yummy!! Can I make it in advance and freeze it until we are ready to eat it?

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        April 29, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Thank you! You can freeze the banana bread up to three months without the streusel topping. The topping does not unfreeze well and get soggy.

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome

    Thank you for stopping by. Here you will find easy and delicious recipes. As a mom for two young children, I know the importance of simple and tasty treats that the family will love.

    NEVER MISS A RECIPE

    Loading

    Search for a Recipe

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me

    Privacy Policy

    • Privacy Policy

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2022 Jessie Bakes Treats

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!