Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana bread swirled with cinnamon sugar creates a sweet marbled treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Banana Bread Batter

01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking soda
08 - ½ tsp salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 tsp ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas and melted butter until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
05 - In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well blended.
06 - Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add remaining batter, then top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
07 - Gently run a knife through the batter to swirl the cinnamon sugar layers, creating a marbled pattern.
08 - Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar ribbon running through the center creates those irresistible moments where you hit an extra sweet pocket in every bite
  • It transforms humble overripe bananas into something that feels like a special occasion breakfast
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the number one mistake that leads to dense banana bread—stop as soon as flour streaks disappear
  • The toothpick test is tricky because of the cinnamon swirl, so test in a few spots to make sure you are hitting actual batter
03 -
  • Use a light colored pan to prevent the bottom from overbaking before the center is done
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil after 40 minutes

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