Description
Indulge in the delicious blend of sweet bananas and cinnamon with this moist and flavorful Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this easy-to-make treat will have your kitchen smelling amazing.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture, add the rest of the batter, and top with the remaining cinnamon.
- Create Swirl: Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, tenting with foil if needed. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Cinnamon Swirl, Breakfast, Snack, Baking, Easy Recipe
