Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist, tender banana bread with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl running throughout. Ready in 75 minutes for breakfast or dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Banana Bread Batter

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - ½ tsp salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas and melted butter. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
03 - In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
04 - In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the swirl.
05 - Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle half cinnamon sugar over batter. Top with remaining batter, then remaining cinnamon sugar.
06 - Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar ribbon creates pockets of gooey sweetness that make every slice feel like a special occasion
  • This recipe transforms those forgotten overripe bananas on your counter into something genuinely magical
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter creates a tough rubbery bread, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The toothpick test can be misleading because of the cinnamon swirl, so check a few spots if you are unsure
03 -
  • Line your loaf pan with parchment paper that overhangs the sides for effortless removal
  • Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture

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