Description
Indulge in the delight of Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that combines ripe bananas with sweet cinnamon sugar swirls. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, offering a delicious way to enjoy bananas while impressing family and friends. With its fluffy texture and irresistible flavor, each slice promises satisfaction whether served plain, alongside butter, or even warmed with ice cream. Plus, it makes for a thoughtful gift that will surely brighten anyone’s day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar; add eggs and vanilla until combined. Stir in flour and baking soda, then fold in mashed bananas.
- For the cinnamon swirl, combine melted butter, sugars, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Layer half of the batter in the pan; dollop with cinnamon mixture and swirl. Repeat layering with remaining batter and swirl again.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 117mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg