Description

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of banana bread baking in the oven—but this version takes things up a notch. Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread layers tender, moist banana goodness with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through the center. Each slice reveals a beautiful swirl and delivers that irresistible mix of cozy spice and natural banana sweetness.

Perfect as a quick breakfast, a sweet pick-me-up with coffee, or even a lighter dessert, this loaf feels like a hug in bread form. The swirl adds just the right touch of flair, making it special enough to share (though honestly, you might want to keep it all to yourself).

Ingredients

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3 bananas, very ripe and mashed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup brown sugar, packed

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Instructions

Get the oven ready. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Make the wet mix. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla until blended.
Prepare the dry mix. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gently fold this into the wet mixture until no streaks of flour remain—don’t overmix.
Create the swirl. Mix the cinnamon and brown sugar in a small dish.
Layer it up. Spread half of the banana batter into the pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Add the rest of the batter, then finish with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Swirl and bake. Use a knife or skewer to drag through the batter in a few figure-eight motions to create a marbled look. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. If the top darkens too fast, cover loosely with foil.
Cool and serve. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320 kcal