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katya bou

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe

This crockpot cinnamon roll banana bread combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with a gooey cinnamon swirl, creating a moist, easy slow-cooked treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Moist Banana Bread Base
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup melted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup packed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 2
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 4 mashed, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 4 bananas mashed, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Thick Cinnamon Swirl Layer
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp 2 teaspoons
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp 4 tablespoons melted
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
  • 4 oz 4 ounces softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp 1-2 tablespoons if needed for consistency
  • 1-2 tbsp milk if needed for consistency

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • loaf pan or parchment for lining crockpot

Method
 

Prep the Slow Cooker
  1. Preheat your slow cooker on high for 15 minutes, then turn it to low. Grease the insert line with butter or use parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the granulated and brown sugars. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in the mashed bananas and the sour cream or Greek yogurt. The mixture will look slightly lumpy, which is perfect.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and melted butter until it forms a thick paste.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the slow cooker. Dollop half of the cinnamon mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife. Add the remaining batter, then the rest of the cinnamon mixture, and swirl again.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cooking times may vary based on your slow cooker.
  8. Let the bread cool in the slow cooker for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, then adding sugar and vanilla. Spread on the cooled bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut oil and flax eggs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer. Nutrition is per slice assuming 8 servings.
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