Description
Ah, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread wafting through the kitchen – it’s a scent that instantly transports you to the cozy comfort of home. This beloved quick bread, with its moist crumb and swirls of cinnamon-sugar, has become a staple in many households.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas (about 3-4)
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar (granulated and brown sugar)
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter or vegetable oil
- Ground cinnamon
- Optional: nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips for added flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter (or oil) and mix until well combined.
3. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, blending everything together until the mixture is uniform.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for the swirl.
7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
8. Add the remaining banana bread batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl the mixture into the batter using a knife or a toothpick.
9. Bake the Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure your Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread turns out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
Use very ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Be gentle when mixing the batter to avoid tough, dense bread.
Adjust the baking time if necessary, keeping an eye on the bread to prevent overbaking.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.
For an extra indulgent treat, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30