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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: Moist, Fluffy, and Irresistible

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful, moist, and fluffy quick bread perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2-3 large Ripe Bananas Look for those with brown spots for maximum flavor.
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Adds a rich texture.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Feel free to switch to coconut sugar or honey if preferred.
  • 1 large Egg Helps the bread rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for a fluffy rise.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free options as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Essential for the swirl.
For the Swirl Topping
  • ¼ cup Swirl Sugar Mixed with cinnamon for the topping.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 2-3 overripe bananas until smooth; mix in melted butter until cohesive.
  3. Stir in ¾ cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold in 1 teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt, then gently add 1½ cups of flour until just combined.
  5. Combine ¼ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle three-quarters of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the first layer.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  9. Gently swirl through the layers with a butter knife.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the batter.
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  12. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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