Description
A cozy and easy homemade banana bread with a delightful cinnamon swirl that fills your kitchen with the aroma of a warm bakery.
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (Should be soft and sweet.)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional in the batter.)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (For the batter.)
- 0.5 cup melted butter or neutral oil (Use the same amount if swapping butter for oil.)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk or yogurt (optional) (Helpful for moisture.)
For the Swirl
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Plus a tiny pinch of salt (optional).)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your loaf pan and line it with parchment if desired.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and optional milk or yogurt.
- Gently add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until no dry flour remains. It’s okay if there are lumps; do not overmix.
Making the Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Assembly
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle most of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over it. Add the remaining batter and top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in a figure-eight motion. Be careful not to overdo it.
Baking
- Bake for about 50 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness at 50. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Slicing too early can result in a gummy texture; allow the loaf to cool fully. For a richer flavor, you can add mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a streusel topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
- Cuisine: American