Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade cinnamon swirl banana bread. This delightful loaf marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with a warm cinnamon swirl, creating a treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The rich aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to enjoy a slice. Whether shared with family or savored alone with coffee, each bite offers a nostalgic taste of cozy moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs into the mashed bananas.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- For the cinnamon swirl, mix additional sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top, add remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the cinnamon mixture. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg