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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A comforting blend of ripe bananas and spices with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream or milk (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Mix until smooth.
  6. Mix the banana mixture into the creamed butter and sugar gradually, stirring to combine. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  7. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Add the cinnamon sugar by mixing 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, sprinkling half over the first batter layer.
  9. Top with the remaining batter, smoothing it out gently.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  11. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Make the icing by whisking confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled bread.

Notes

Store the bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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