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Cinnamon swirl banana bread slice

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a 5-Ingredient Delicious Swirl Recipe.

  • Author: RyderJameson
  • Total Time: 56 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread is a cozy, crowd-pleasing loaf that swirls gooey cinnamon sugar into a moist banana bread batter. This easy swirl recipe blends ripe bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and flour with a cinnamon ribbon and a glossy glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it bakes tall, tender and fragrant—every slice a comforting, bakery-worthy treat your family will crave.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas and melted butter.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  6. In a small bowl, mix swirl ingredients.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture over it.
  8. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon mixture. Swirl gently with a knife.
  9. Bake 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over the top before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients to keep the loaf tender.
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the swirl to taste.
  • Oven times vary; start checking at 45 minutes for doneness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 46 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 loaf)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread, banana bread, cinnamon swirl banana bread, easy banana bread, breakfast bread, cinnamon glaze banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread

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