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Freshly baked cinnamon swirl banana bread on a beachside table

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread – A Heavenly Twist on a Classic

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  • Author: Sam
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is moist, fluffy, and bursting with warm cinnamon sugar flavor. Made with ripe bananas and a rich cinnamon swirl, it’s the perfect cozy treat for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, this homemade banana bread will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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For the Banana Bread:

  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Batter

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Stir gently—don’t overmix!

Step 3: Create the Cinnamon Swirl

  1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
  3. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
  4. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 4: Bake & Cool

  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.
  • Make it healthier: Swap half the flour for whole wheat, use coconut sugar, and replace butter with Greek yogurt.
  • Make it dairy-free: Use coconut oil instead of butter and almond milk instead of regular milk.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.freshleafrecipes.com/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread/