Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat that captures the essence of comfort with its warm, sweet aroma and soft, moist texture. This easy recipe combines ripe bananas with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent snack. Enjoy a slice fresh from the oven or toasted with butter for an extra touch of decadence. Whether you’re baking for family or friends, this banana bread is sure to impress and evoke cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir melted butter into the mashed bananas before adding granulated and brown sugars; mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Add remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice when warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg