Description
A heartwarming, easy-to-make Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that’s perfect for any occasion, filling your home with delightful aromas and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Combine the melted butter with the mashed bananas in a mixing bowl, creating a creamy, sweet base.
- Stir in the baking soda and pinch of salt, letting the flavors meld.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix well until the mixture is smooth and inviting.
- Fold in the flour until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix. The batter should be lusciously thick.
- Mix the ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup of sugar for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle generously with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter over this layer and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar blend.
- Swirl gently through the batter with a knife to create beautiful, marbled patterns.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips. This bread also stores well and is enjoyable toasted the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg