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Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: The Perfect Sweet Breakfast Loaf

This recipe transforms classic banana bread into an extraordinary sweet breakfast loaf with warm cinnamon ribbons running through every slice. Perfect for fall mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want a moist, flavorful baked good that's utterly irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon swirl ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside.
  4. Pour half of the banana bread batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter, then top with the remaining cinnamon mixture. Use a knife to swirl through the layers.
  5. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use extremely ripe bananas for best flavor. Don't overmix the batter. Test for doneness with a toothpick. Allow to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.