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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: A Cozy Bake for Sweet Moments

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a sweet, cozy treat perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for added fiber
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for proper rising
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Vital for balancing sweetness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use softened for easy creaming
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a lighter flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature yields better incorporation
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt/Sour Cream For a lighter option, use unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for the best taste
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better; substitutes not ideal
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider substituting with nutmeg for a different profile
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Mix with cinnamon to create the swirl
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for that warm flavor

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • knife or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in yogurt and vanilla extract.
  5. Mash the ripe bananas and mix into the wet batter until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
  7. Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top, then layer with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar.
  9. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batter and cinnamon-sugar together.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, avoid overmixing batter, and check baking soda freshness for best results.

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