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A top-down view of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a light wooden board, surrounded by soft natural light.

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread with a cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas with melted butter, then add sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined.
  4. Combine sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Pour half batter into pan, sprinkle with half cinnamon sugar.
  5. Add remaining batter and top with rest of cinnamon sugar. Swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, cool before serving.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.