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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe


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4.9 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. A moist and tender banana bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, yogurt, bananas, and vanilla.
  4. Combine: Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Make Cinnamon Swirl: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  6. Assemble: Layer batter and cinnamon sugar in the loaf pan, then swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze.
  • Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg