Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that Whispers Comfort in Every Bite
Enjoy a warm and aromatic Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that's the perfect comforting snack.
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Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 240kcal
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Spoon
- knife or skewer
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Choose well-spotted bananas for sweetness.
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted Can substitute with coconut oil.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract for the best flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bread rise.
- ¼ teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Whole-wheat flour works too.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warming flavor.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- Cinnamon mixture Portion of the banana batter with additional cinnamon.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the three ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then add vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix until well blended.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix a portion of the batter with ground cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Spread the cinnamon mixture over the first layer of batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon mixture.
- Gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the top layer of batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 5mg