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Moist Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A moist banana bread with a tender crumb and a warm cinnamon swirl throughout, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or brunch. Easy to make with simple pantry staples and flexible for dietary adaptations.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (2 teaspoons for swirl, 1 teaspoon for batter)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (or half granulated and half brown sugar)
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until smooth but still a little chunky, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sugar gently; the batter will be thick and sticky.
  7. Mix 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl for the cinnamon swirl.
  8. Spoon half the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar over it.
  9. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come 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.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with black spots for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb tender. Swirl cinnamon gently to maintain a marbled effect. Check doneness starting at 55 minutes with a toothpick. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and almond milk. Nuts are optional and can be replaced with seeds for nut-free version.

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