Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of cinnamon and banana with this Classic Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this banana bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla, mashed bananas, and yogurt. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Layer Batter and Swirl Mixture: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over it. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra texture, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Store banana bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
