Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
A delightful quick bread made with ripe bananas and a swirl of cinnamon-sugar, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed for moisture and sweetness
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted for richness and moisture
- 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness and texture
- 1 large egg, beaten for structure and moisture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda for leavening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for warmth and flavor
Cinnamon Swirl Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar for moisture and sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until fully combined.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Mixing
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with the remaining cinnamon for the swirl.
Assembly
- Pour half of the banana batter into a prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over the banana batter.
- Pour the remaining banana batter over the cinnamon mixture.
- Top with the remaining cinnamon-brown sugar mixture.
Baking
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Turn the loaf pan upside down and gently tap to release the bread.
- Let the banana bread cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and moisture. Don't overmix the batter.