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Sliced cinnamon swirl banana bread on a wooden cutting board

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A tender, banana-forward loaf with a cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the sweeter; spotty brown is ideal.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Substitute neutral oil 1:1 for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can reduce to 2/3 cup for less sweetness.
  • 1 large egg Use a flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, chilled.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Swap 1:1 for gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Softly packed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until combined.
  4. Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt; mix briefly.
  5. Stir in the granulated sugar, the egg, and vanilla until blended.
  6. Gently fold in the flour until you no longer see streaks. Do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl.
Baking
  1. Pour half the banana batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mix evenly over the batter.
  2. Dollop the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer and scatter the rest of the cinnamon mix on top.
  3. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon into the batter with gentle, shallow motions.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Cool a few minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve slices warm with butter, cream cheese, yogurt, or nut butter. Wrap cooled loaf tightly to store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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