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Cinnamon swirl banana bread loaf with sliced pieces on a wooden table

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for better sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (for the swirl)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
Assembly
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top.
  2. Pour the remaining batter over and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
  3. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter lightly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Banana bread can be sliced and enjoyed plain or with butter. It pairs well with coffee or tea. For storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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