Description
A comforting and fragrant cinnamon swirl banana bread that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
- Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining batter over and then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Use a knife to swirl the batter gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Wrap the loaf after cooling to keep it from drying out. It can be stored at room temperature for the first 48 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg