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homemade cinnamon swirl banana bread

Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

This banana bread is soft, golden, and swirled with ribbons of cinnamon sugar. Inspired by cozy fall mornings, it combines ripe bananas, warm spices, and a marbled finish for the ultimate sweet breakfast loaf or afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided (2 tsp for batter, 1 tsp for swirl)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup white sugar (for swirl)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • butter knife
  • wire rack
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Mix ¼ cup white sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top. Add remaining batter.
  7. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled look.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice while slightly warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Customize the flavor with nutmeg, cloves, or chocolate chips. Bake as muffins or squares for variation. For an elegant finish, drizzle with cream cheese glaze or dust with powdered sugar. Let the loaf cool slightly before slicing to maintain the marbled effect.

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