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Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Ultra-moist banana bread with a cozy cinnamon sugar ribbon running through every slice. Simple ingredients, big bakery-style flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup mashed ripe bananas about 3 medium
  • 1.6 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.52 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.32 cup light brown sugar packed, for batter
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted cooled slightly
  • 1.75 oz beaten egg about 1 large
  • 1.5 tbsp milk any variety
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.95 tsp baking soda
  • 0.48 tsp fine salt
  • 0.38 cup light brown sugar packed, for cinnamon swirl
  • 2.5 tsp ground cinnamon for swirl
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for swirl
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Whisk in granulated sugar, batter brown sugar, melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet just until no dry spots remain.
  • Stir swirl mixture: brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until sandy.
  • Spread half the batter in the pan. Sprinkle on half the cinnamon mixture; swirl lightly.
  • Add remaining batter, then the rest of the cinnamon mixture; swirl again.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes until a tester comes out clean; tent if browning quickly.
  • Cool 10 minutes, then move to a rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Fold 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter for extra texture. Storage: Wrap cooled loaf tightly; keep at room temperature 2–3 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.