Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• Banana Bread:

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
6. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture. Add the rest of the batter and swirl with a knife.
7. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. If necessary, cover with foil during the last 10 minutes if browning too quickly.
8. Cool & Serve: Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage & Tips: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slices for a fresh, warm treat.