Description
This Classic Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf that combines ripe bananas with a rich cinnamon sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this recipe is easy to make and yields a delightful balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash bananas and add butter: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla: Mix in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the batter, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
- Layer batter and cinnamon swirl: Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Create the swirl: Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter to create a marbled effect without fully mixing it in.
- Bake the bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool the loaf: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- You can add a handful of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for variation.
