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Sliced cinnamon swirl banana bread on a wooden board, topped with cinnamon dust.

Cinnamon-Swirl Banana Bread

A delightful twist on classic banana bread featuring a cinnamon sugar swirl that adds flavor and texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups) Overripe bananas with brown speckles give the best sweetness and banana flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Use neutral oil or coconut oil as a substitute.
  • 1 piece large egg, beaten For vegan, use a flax egg: 1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Swap half brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For gluten-free, try a 1-to-1 GF flour blend.
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar Mix 1 1/2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt, and stir to combine.
  5. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fold the flour in gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.
Assembling
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it level.
  2. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over that layer.
  3. Spoon the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon sugar and smooth the surface.
  4. Drag a knife through the batter a few times to create a swirl, lifting slightly to blend the cinnamon ribbon.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil after 35–40 minutes.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve slices slightly warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese. It's lovely with coffee or tea, or toasted with almond butter for a quick snack.

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