Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon and ripe bananas. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy banana bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl, creating a comforting dessert or breakfast option that your family will love. With every bite, you’ll experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gently fold into the banana mixture until just combined.
- For the swirl, combine sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, add the remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the swirl mix.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg