Description

Indulge in the irresistible warmth of Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, where overripe bananas blend with aromatic cinnamon for a mouthwatering treat. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make bread is a delightful companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. With a beautiful swirl pattern and moist texture, each slice brings comfort and joy reminiscent of home-baked goodness.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
Mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until creamy.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon for swirling.
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top. Add remaining batter and top with leftover cinnamon mixture; swirl gently with a knife.
Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in walnuts or chocolate chips. Store banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze slices wrapped tightly for up to three months.