Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread (Print Version)
Tender banana bread with ribbons of cinnamon sugar, deliciously moist and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Batter
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
03 - Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
04 - In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
05 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Swirl gently using a knife.
06 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow bread to cool in the pan before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste
- Tastes bakery-worthy but easy enough for beginners
- Stay-soft texture thanks to a swirl of buttery cinnamon sugar
- Everything comes together with simple pantry ingredients
02 -
- Packed with bananas so each slice is super moist
- Keeps well on the counter for several days
- Can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed
03 -
- Never overmix the batter once the flour is added or your bread will turn out tough
- Use ultra-ripe spotty bananas for natural sweetness and most flavorful results
- Line your loaf pan with a long strip of parchment so you can easily lift the finished bread for cooling
- For an extra treat sprinkle a little extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking to get a crunchy crust