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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread with a delicious cinnamon sugar swirl that adds warmth and sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, it combines ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a subtle crunch from nuts or chocolate chips to create the ultimate comfort treat.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • â…“ cup brown sugar

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky for texture.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Then add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet mixture, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together thoroughly.
  6. Assemble the batter: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Optional: sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
  7. Create the swirl effect: Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter by making figure-eight patterns without overmixing.
  8. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The edges should be golden and the center set.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing to maintain the structure and swirl pattern.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar swirl based on your preference for sweetness.
  • You can substitute nuts with chocolate chips or omit both for a simpler loaf.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing wrapped slices is also a great option to keep it fresh longer.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread-recipe/