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A top-down view of a slice of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a pale pink surface, illuminated by 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: 290
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
Icing
  • 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 loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; cream butter and sugar, then add eggs, bananas, yogurt, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry; swirl cinnamon sugar into batter.
  4. Pour into pan, create swirls, and bake 55–65 minutes. Cool before icing.
  5. Mix icing ingredients, drizzle over cooled bread, then slice and serve.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and do not overmix the batter.