Description
A cozy, nostalgic recipe for delicious Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that’s perfect for using up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for swirl)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until well-combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until just combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently.
- Mix together cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, sprinkle with half the swirl mix, then add remaining batter and swirl mix. Use a knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy warm with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon swirl, dessert, cozy baking, quick bread