Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread 

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring a sweet, warmly spiced cinnamon sugar swirl that cuts through the soft, moist banana-vanilla loaf. It highlights the natural sweetness of ripe bananas while adding an irresistible ribbon of cinnamon sugar in every bite. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it bakes up into a stunning loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert. This comforting bake is sure to please fans of classic quick breads and cinnamon-infused treats alike.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for the swirl)
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
  

• Cinnamon swirl mixture:
  
  

  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
    
    

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    
    

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
   
   

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ½ tsp cinnamon, and salt.
   
   

3. In a separate large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
   
   

4. Beat in eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla until smooth.
   
   

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined—do not overmix.
   
   

6. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for the swirl.
   
   

7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar mixture over it.
   
   

8. Top with remaining batter, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on top.
   
   

9. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create a marbled pattern.
   
   

10. Bake for about 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
    
    

11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
    
    

Nutrients (approximate, per slice – yields 12 slices)

• Calories: ~240 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 38 g (Sugars: 22 g; Fiber: 1.5 g)
  
  

• Protein: 4 g
  
  

• Sodium: 180 mg