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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

5.1 from 27 reviews

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this delicious Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. Moist and tender banana bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl running through it, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Swirl Mixture:

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  5. Layer Batter: Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture, add remaining batter, and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
  6. Create Swirl: Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
  7. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes; cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, Banana Bread Recipe, Cinnamon Bread, Homemade Bread