Description
This irresistible Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with warm cinnamon swirls for a comforting and nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan for that perfect non-stick finish.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, feeling their silky texture as you work.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, embracing the richness that butter brings.
- Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top, then repeat.
- Use a knife to swirl the mixtures together slightly.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a twist, add walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits. This bread can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon swirl, dessert, baking, comfort food