Apple Banana Bread with Oat Streusel Topping
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Curl up on the couch with a slice of this comforting apple banana bread and a cup of tea. This version uses no oil and less sugar, making it a quick breakfast on the go or an anytime treat. It’s easy to make and ready in about an hour!
I love how versatile banana bread is, and I’m convinced there’s a version for every season. In this apple banana bread, I use applesauce and yogurt to keep the loaf tender and moist, letting the apple flavor really shine. It’s the kind of bake that feels cozy and familiar, whether I’m grabbing a slice on the way out the door or sneaking one mid-afternoon.
The streusel topping is optional, but I almost always add it. That sweet, crunchy layer on top makes the loaf feel a little extra special — and it looks beautiful, too.
I like to keep a loaf on hand for those moments when friends pop by, and coffee or tea suddenly feels like a good idea. And honestly, it’s worth making two. One for now, and one to share with a friend, a new parent, or anyone who could use a comforting homemade treat.
Store and freeze
How long does this apple banana bread last? This loaf will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze it? Absolutely! Once it’s cooled completely, you can either slice it or freeze it whole in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.
Apple Banana Bread with Oat Streusel Topping
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas (1 ½ cups)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup apple sauce
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Use a fork or your fingers to mix the streusel ingredients in a small bowl.¼ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 pinch sea salt
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl then whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, apple sauce, and yogurt.3 medium ripe bananas, 2 large eggs, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup apple sauce, ½ cup plain yogurt
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. When only a few streaks of flour remain, stir in the apple.1 medium apple
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan then top with the streusel topping.
- Bake the banana bread for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check the banana bread after 45 minutes and, if it's browning on the top, cover it loosely with foil. Let the banana bread cool on your counter for 10 minutes then invert the pan to remove it then let it cool completely on a cooling rack.
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