Description
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is an irresistible treat that perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the warmth of cinnamon. This easy-to-follow recipe will have your kitchen filled with a delightful aroma, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, a cozy snack, or dessert. The signature cinnamon swirl adds a delightful twist to this classic bread, while the glaze provides a beautiful finish. Whether served warm with butter or toasted for a comforting afternoon treat, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with brown sugar and melted butter until smooth.
- Stir in Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining additional sugars and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Layer half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon swirl mixture, then top with remaining batter. Swirl using a knife.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg