Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
A delightful loaf bursting with flavor, this Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread will transport you back to cozy family moments with its sweet and spicy ribbons of cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Blend in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Incorporate the flour until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Combine the ground cinnamon with the brown sugar.
- Add half of the banana batter to the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar, then layer with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a twist, add chocolate chips or nuts. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg