Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread is the perfect combination of moistness and flavor, making it a comforting treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 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 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then mix in baking soda and salt.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Stir in flour until just combined; do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, combine ground cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the mixture.
- Swirl the mixture gently using a knife.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter for extra comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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