Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread, a moist and tender treat that perfectly combines ripe bananas with a rich buttery cinnamon swirl. This easy-to-make loaf is not only ideal for breakfast or brunch but also makes for a delicious snack any time of day. The sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting a slice. With its fluffy texture and comforting taste, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite that you’ll bake time and again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing just until combined. Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the cinnamon swirl mixture until well blended.
- Layer the batter and cinnamon swirl mixture in the loaf pan, creating swirls with a knife as you go.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (83g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg