About This Recipe
You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning and just know you need something special and cozy with your morning coffee? That's how this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread recipe ended up in my kitchen. I had overripe bananas (of course), a hankering for cinnamon rolls, and absolutely no time to make anything elaborate. So, I married the two and this dream loaf was born!
The smell alone brought Sultan into the kitchen like one of those cartoons where the character floats around on whiffs of scent! Now, every time I bake it, it invokes that warm, cozy idea of a bakery right in our home.
The smell alone brought Sultan into the kitchen like one of those cartoons where the character floats around on whiffs of scent! Now, every time I bake it, it invokes that warm, cozy idea of a bakery right in our home.
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Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup oil (vegetable or coconut)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup brown sugar For the Cinnamon Swirl
1 tbsp ground cinnamon For the Cinnamon Swirl
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
Step 3
In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Gently fold dry mixture into the wet—don’t overmix! Pour half the batter into your pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar swirl evenly. Pour in the rest of the batter. Optional: swirl a knife through the batter for extra marble effect.
Step 5
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil halfway through if the top is browning too fast.
Step 6
Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing for that perfect swirl reveal!
Nutrition Information
Calories
265
Saturated Fat
3g
Carbs
36g
Sugars
17g
Protein
3g
Sodium
220mg
Fiber
1g
Secret Tips
Super ripe bananas - more flavor and natural sweetness.
Don’t overmix the batter once you add the flour-it can get dense.
Use brown sugar in the swirl for that deep molasses flavor.
Let it cool at least 20–30 minutes before slicing to keep the swirl clean.
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Don’t overmix the batter once you add the flour-it can get dense.
Use brown sugar in the swirl for that deep molasses flavor.
Let it cool at least 20–30 minutes before slicing to keep the swirl clean.
And don’t forget-my Recipe Converter tool is perfect if you want to scale the recipe up or down.
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