Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat that brings warmth and joy with every slice. This easy-to-make recipe features ripe bananas and a swirl of cinnamon sugar, creating a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The irresistible aroma of this banana bread will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist diving in for a warm slice. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted later, this bread is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter, followed by granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add remaining batter and top with more cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg