Description
Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread is a moist, delicious treat that harmonizes the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cinnamon swirls, making it perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some lumps for texture.
- Mix in melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix additional sugar with cinnamon for the swirl.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture on top, then repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon mix.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.