Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a heartwarming treat that combines the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon. This easy-to-make recipe not only fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma but also creates a tender loaf with stunning cinnamon sugar swirls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, every slice promises to bring smiles and satisfaction to your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for swirling)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently to combine.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar swirl by mixing additional cinnamon with sugar.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture, then layer with the remaining batter and topping.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg