Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
A delightful twist on classic banana bread with warm cinnamon flavors swirling through moist banana bread, perfect for any snack.
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Make sure they are very ripe for the best flavor.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk Add more for a thinner glaze.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional add-ins
- Chopped walnuts For extra crunch and flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla until everything is well combined.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon swirl mixture. Then add the remaining batter and use a knife to swirl it gently.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled bread.
- Sprinkle some chopped walnuts on top if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.