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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

This delightful cinnamon swirl banana bread is the perfect comfort food, featuring scrumptious swirls of sweet cinnamon and brown sugar in every slice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use super ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg For a vegan option, replace with flaxseed meal or applesauce.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can swap for whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  6. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. In a separate small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
Assembly
  1. Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  2. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
  3. Pour the remaining banana batter on top and spread it gently.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top.
  5. Using a knife, gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, or pair with vanilla ice cream for a fancier dessert. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.