Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful blend of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe results in a moist loaf with a sweet cinnamon swirl that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or dessert, this banana bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious treat anytime you desire something comforting and tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the swirl ingredients: sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with half the swirl mixture, top with remaining batter and finish with the rest of the swirl.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg