Easy Banana Crumble {Banana Crisp}

Quick and easy banana crumble recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. This banana crisp is loaded with fresh bananas, cinnamon, vanilla and crunchy oat topping. Also known as banana cobbler.

This is one of the best ways to enjoy bananas. This texture and flavor is not one you want to miss! It is also a great way to use up all those ripe bananas so they don't go to waste. These Ripe Banana Recipes will help you with that surplus as well. If you prefer a more traditional crumble then try this Easy Apple Crumble Pie or this Apple Cranberry Crisp {Cranberry Crumble}.

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• How To Make Banana Crumble Recipe From Scratch?
• What To Serve With Banana Crumble?
• Variations For Banana Crisp
• Tips And Techniques For Banana Cobbler
• Storage
• More Banana Desserts
• Recipe

How To Make Banana Crumble Recipe From Scratch?

1. Prepare banana filling- By mixing together and cooking butter, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, apple juice, vanilla extract.
2. Pour mixture- In a baking dish.
3. Add banana chunks- And mix so they are coated.
4. Prepare topping- By mixing together oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, butter, pecans.
5. Spread mixture- On top of the banana sugar mixture.
6. Bake- Until top is golden brown.
7. Enjoy- With whipped cream.

What To Serve With Banana Crumble?

• Ice cream- Vanilla is a classic choice, but pick whatever flavor you prefer.
• Custard- Adds even more creaminess and vanilla flavor.
• Whipped Cream- Can be homemade or store-bought.
• Frostings- Caramel Frosting {3 Ingredient Frosting} or Easy Maple Frosting {4 Ingredients} would be delicious.
• Sauces– Caramel Sauce or Dulce De Leche  will be perfect.
• Dulce de leche- This homemade Make Dulce De Leche is so good.
• Pudding- Homemade Vanilla Pudding adds another creamy vanilla element or you can pair with Homemade Banana Pudding.
• White chocolate ganache- Use this Chocolate Ganache Frosting recipe, but use white chocolate in place of regular chocolate.

Variations For Banana Crisp

• Apple and banana crumble- Add 1 roughly chopped apple in addition to bananas.
• Add other fruit- Such as strawberries, blueberries, or rhubarb.
• Use plantains- Replace the bananas entirely with plantain.
• Add chocolate chips- This adds sweetness and even more decadence.
• Make it a vegan– Simply use vegan butter or coconut oil, and use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar for a healthier version.
• Add other nuts- Such as toasted cashews, almonds, or pecans.
• Make mini versions– Use mini round pans to make individual treats for everyone.
• Homemade banana cobbler without oats- Simply omit the oats and make more of a cake-like topping with the flour and other listed ingredients.
• Make a thicker crispy topping- Simply double the ingredients and use that on top.
• Add zests, spices and extracts– Such as ginger, vanilla, orange, lemon, almond, or amaretto extracts.

Tips And Techniques For Banana Cobbler

• Why is my crumble not crispy? How to fix a soggy crumble? Serve it immediately! When it comes out fresh from the oven, the topping is the crispiest. Let it cool at room temperature and don’t cover it with anything because that will make it soggy.
• Why is my crumble dry? Oftentimes, this means the ingredients were not measured properly. Not enough liquid/butter/ fresh fruits were added. Use measuring cups and measuring spoons. Another reason for dry crumble is over-baking. If it’s over-baked, all the moisture and juices evaporate and thus, dries up the dessert.
• Don't use bananas that are too ripe- Make sure the bananas are ripe, but if they are too ripe they will be mushy and it will fall apart.
• Use unsalted butter- Because it prevents the dessert from becoming too salty.
• Should my topping mix be dry and crumbly? Yes. Do not add any liquid. That’s what makes it so crispy and crunchy at the end. Too much liquid makes a soggy crumble.
• How do you know when the crumble is done baking? The top will become golden brown and fruit juices and sugar will be bubbling.

Storage

• Refrigerate– In a sealed container for 2-3 days.
• Freeze– I do not recommend freezing because the crisp on top will become soft and “mushy” when thawed.
• Reheat– In the microwave or oven.

More Banana Desserts

• Banana Almond Biscotti
• Banana Muffins {Soft & Moist}
• Chocolate Banana Bread {With Cake Mix}
• Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
• Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Banana Popsicles
• Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

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