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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Treat

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread merges delightful cinnamon-sugar flavors with classic moist banana bread, making it a must-try comfort treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3-4 medium Ripe Bananas Use bananas with brown spots for moisture and sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Feel free to substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1/3 cup Butter Can use plant-based butter for a vegan option.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture together.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using half whole wheat flour.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent for rising.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Provides the classic snickerdoodle taste.
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some lumps.
  3. Mix in the melted butter and sugar until fully incorporated.
  4. Crack in the egg and beat it into the banana mixture until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the batter.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to keep the bread light.

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