This is the Golden Bakery Flavoured Crumpets Banana Bread, a limited-edition crumpet containing 15% purée from bananas produced in Queensland.
The package contained six crumpets, each presented in a square shape measuring approximately 10 × 10 × 1.5 cm. They exhibited a speckled tan hue in contrast to the more golden appearance of traditional crumpets. Aroma opened with pronounced notes of maple syrup, supported by more restrained aromas of cooked banana and gentle baking spices.
The crumpets were prepared by toasting in either a toaster or air fryer until golden.
Initial contact delivered a lightly crisp exterior that yielded readily to a soft, fluffy interior. The toasted surface provided a delicate crunch, while the aerated crumb retained the characteristic lightness expected of a crumpet.
Through the mid-palate, the flavour profile proved considerably more restrained than the aroma suggested. The banana bread character emerged gradually, led by a mellow sweetness and subtle notes of cooked banana. Gentle spice notes contributed to the impression of banana bread without becoming dominant. Texture remained the primary strength, with the soft interior contrasting effectively against the toasted exterior. As the crumpets cooled after toasting, residual internal heat softened the crust, gradually introducing a slight chew that altered the structure while maintaining overall tenderness.
Towards the finish, the banana and spice notes remained subdued, resolving into a mild baked sweetness rather than a strongly flavoured banana bread profile. Aftertaste carried lingering notes of maple, cooked banana and light baking spices.
Overall, a flavoured crumpet with a gentle flavour progression and evolving textural development, resulting in a pleasant banana bread-inspired variation that relies more on texture and aroma than flavour intensity.
This Golden Bakery Flavoured Crumpets Banana Bread contained 425 g (6 pieces). It was produced in Australia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.