Description
Indulge in our soft, sweet Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread! Ripe bananas and a luscious brown sugar-cinnamon swirl make this breakfast loaf irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe medium bananas, mashed (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (for swirl)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then lightly flour it.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Add the granulated sugar, egg, and vegetable oil (or melted butter) to the mashed bananas, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread tough.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Pour about half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Carefully spoon the remaining banana bread batter over the cinnamon layer, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter a few times.
- Step 5: Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean with no wet batter. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
- Step 6: Let the banana bread cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Keep your Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread wonderfully fresh by storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; it can also be refrigerated for longer enjoyment or frozen in slices for a future treat.
- Revive that warm, fresh-baked feel by gently microwaving individual slices for 15-30 seconds, or wrap them in foil and pop into a 300°F (150°C) oven for a few minutes until cozy and warm.
- While absolutely delicious on its own, elevate your slice with a smear of cream cheese, a dollop of whipped cream, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent dessert experience.
- The key to a super moist and tender loaf lies in using *very* ripe, almost black, bananas for maximum sweetness and ensuring you mix the dry and wet ingredients only until just combined to avoid a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 340
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 30g