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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful loaf combining ripe bananas and sweet cinnamon, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix the melted butter with the mashed bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in baking soda and a pinch of salt, then mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, followed by the flour.
  4. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl topping.
  5. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Gently swirl the batter with a knife and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with butter, cream cheese, or as a dessert with whipped cream or ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg