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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

A delicious mash-up of cinnamon rolls and banana bread, this treat combines warm flavors and simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Make sure they are really ripe for sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Can be substituted with applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can be substituted with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Feel free to experiment with other extracts.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar For the filling.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For the glaze.
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk Add until the glaze reaches desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter.
  3. Stir in baking soda and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Don’t overmix!
  6. In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar to create the cinnamon filling.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling over the batter.
  3. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon filling.
  4. Use a knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter.
  5. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled banana bread.

Notes

This banana bread stays fresh for 3-4 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze slices individually. Pro tips: Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture, and drizzle melted butter before baking for indulgence.