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A top-down view of a slice of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a pale pink surface.

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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 large or 4 medium
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar for swirl
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, bananas, yogurt, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry, then pour half into pan. Mix cinnamon and sugar for swirl, add on top, then add remaining batter. Swirl gently.
  4. Bake for 55–65 minutes, cool, then drizzle with icing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.