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Top-down view of a slice of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a pale pink surface.

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 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, salt; add to wet mixture.
  4. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar for swirl.
  5. Layer batter and cinnamon mixture, swirl gently.
  6. Bake 60-70 minutes; cool before slicing.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the bread sit overnight before slicing.