Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat that perfectly combines the sweet, moist goodness of ripe bananas with a warm cinnamon swirl. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends. Its irresistible aroma fills your kitchen, making it an inviting addition to any gathering. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this comforting bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in granulated and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mix over it. Add the remaining batter and top with more cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg