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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread That's Perfect for Any Day

This Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful blend of sweet bananas and warm cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 large Beaten Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider half whole wheat flour for health
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can swap with granulated sugar
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or semi-sweet
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Cranberries or raisins

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth, then stir in the melted butter.
  3. Mix in baking soda and salt until well combined.
  4. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
  7. Pour half the batter into the greased loaf pan; sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture on top.
  8. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
  9. Gently swirl the mixture through the batter using a knife.
  10. Bake for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with a pat of butter for an extra special touch. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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