Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is the perfect comfort food that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf swirled with aromatic cinnamon. This delightful treat offers a harmonious blend of sweet bananas and warm spices, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Its inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, and each slice promises a cozy experience that’s hard to resist. Enjoy it warm with a pat of butter or as a delightful addition to your coffee break.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth with some chunks remaining.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix, then add the remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts. - To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.