Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
A delightful treat combining ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, perfect for brunch or as a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add in the sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter, then mix well.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Combine a tablespoon of sugar with a teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly, then pour the rest of the batter on top.
- Swirl together gently with a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.