Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, featuring a luscious marbled swirl of cinnamon-sugar that adds warmth and flavor to every bite. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a moist texture thanks to butter and bananas, this easy-to-make treat is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Pair it with coffee or tea for a cozy moment or enjoy it plain; either way, this banana bread will bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl topping.
- Layer half of the batter in the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mix on top, add the remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently create a marbled effect by swirling through the layers.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg