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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread for Cozy Mornings

Indulge in this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, perfect for cozy mornings, offering gluten-free and dairy-free options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas very ripe for best flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be reduced if desired
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter use coconut oil for dairy-free version
  • 2 pieces Eggs or substitute with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon the star of the show
  • 0.5 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
For the Cinnamon Swirl Mixture
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
For Topping (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 2-3 very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and combine with sugars and butter.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Pour in milk and achieve a smooth batter consistency.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  7. Layer half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then add remaining batter and top with the rest of the swirl mixture.
  8. If desired, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle on top before baking.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best when made with very ripe bananas. Can be stored at room temperature or frozen for longer preservation.

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