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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that Will Warm Your Heart

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful treat made with ripe bananas and a rich cinnamon flavor that warms your heart.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas Essential for natural sweetness and moisture; choose those with plenty of brown spots.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Provides richness and creates a tender texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetens and helps achieve a beautifully golden crust.
  • 1 egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a subtle floral note to flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Natural leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Forms the loaf’s structure.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Vital for that warm, aromatic spice.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Creates a crunchy topping.

Equipment

  • 4x8-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • spatula
  • Butter Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and mix with melted butter.
  3. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in the flour.
  5. Mix sugar and cinnamon for the swirl, then set aside.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter layer.
  8. Add the remaining batter on top.
  9. Swirl the batter with a butter knife to create a marble effect.
  10. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top before baking.
  11. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness.
  12. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best flavor. Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense loaf. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

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