Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the banana mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over it. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar.
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon swirl, homemade bread, easy baking