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Tender Banana Bread with Cinnamon Swirl

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A moist and tender banana bread with a warm cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and a subtle tang from Greek yogurt or sour cream.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for the swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the batter)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until creamy and slightly thick. Ensure the butter is cooled before adding.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon into the batter.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil if the bread browns too fast.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For a more pronounced cinnamon swirl, double the cinnamon sugar amount and swirl carefully. Resting the batter a few minutes before baking helps flavors meld better. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly.

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Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon swirl, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, breakfast bread, quick bread, homemade banana bread

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