Delicious and moist Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe adds a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl for extra flavor.
Author:Sarah
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:60-70 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:1 loaf (8 servings)
Category:Baked Goods
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Banana Bread:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 bananas)
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Garnish:
6 thin slices of ripe banana
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, melt the butter, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour and baking soda. Fold in mashed bananas.
Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Combine melted butter, sugars, and cinnamon in a small bowl until thick.
Layer Batter and Swirl: Spread batter in pan, add cinnamon swirl layers between batter, and create swirls with a knife.
Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
Ensure the cinnamon sugar swirl is thick enough to hold its shape while baking.