Description

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm, spicy aroma of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch or as a snack, this easy-to-make recipe creates a fluffy bread with beautiful swirls of cinnamon sugar, making it hard to resist a second slice. Enjoy fresh from the oven or store for later—this comforting loaf is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together.
Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture, layer remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 70g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg