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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

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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