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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread - A Beginner's Comfort Treat

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread blends ripe bananas and cinnamon, offering a gluten-free friendly snack that’s easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 pieces Ripe Bananas Overripe with brown spots for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup can be substituted
  • 1 piece Egg Or use a vegan flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for optimal rise
  • 1 pinch Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works fine
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
  • 1/4 cup Sugar For mixing with cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste preference

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Butter knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3–4 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of melted butter until well combined.
  3. Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt over the mixture. Gradually fold in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
  6. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer and smooth it out.
  9. Gently swirl through the layers using a butter knife.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  12. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and check baking soda freshness. Wrap in plastic wrap to maintain moisture.

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