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Banana Dessert Recipes Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Banana bread has this magical way of turning a kitchen into the coziest place on earth. The aroma of sweet bananas mingling with warm cinnamon reminds me of mornings when I swore I’d only have one slice but somehow ended up with two… or three. This cinnamon banana bread recipe brings together the natural sweetness of bananas with a swirl of cinnamon sugar that crackles just enough to keep each bite interesting. I’ve always believed banana bread deserves to be more than just a way to save overripe bananas. It should be a little celebration in loaf form. Think of it as that friend who never lets the party fall flat. When you pull this banana bread from the oven, the golden crust will already make you feel like you’ve baked something extraordinary. This recipe blends the comfort of classic banana bread recipes with the fun twist of a cinnamon swirl bread recipe. It’s simple enough to whip up on a lazy weekend, yet impressive enough that friends will ask for your secret. And honestly, the secret is nothing more than bananas, sugar, cinnamon, and a little patience to let it bake. Isn’t that the kind of secret we can all get behind?
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, banana bread recipes, banana dessert recipes, banana recipes, cinnamon banana bread recipe, cinnamon swirl bread recipe, recipes banana bread
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, stir together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and mashed bananas, mixing well.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until blended.
  5. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon to make the swirl mixture.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar over it, then repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar.
  7. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.