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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, featuring a delightful cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. Made with ripe bananas, creamy Greek yogurt, and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. The marbled cinnamon adds a lovely aroma and a sweet spice that complements the banana perfectly.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  4. Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas, combining well until the mixture is smooth with no large banana chunks.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
  8. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. Add Remaining Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Add the remaining batter on top, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top as well.
  10. Swirl Cinnamon Sugar: Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if preferred.
  • Make sure the butter is softened for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Check for doneness with a toothpick starting at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Store leftover banana bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
  • Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.

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