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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Recipe Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Treat

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A moist and flavorful banana bread with a gooey cinnamon sugar swirl inside, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls and banana bread without the fuss of rolling dough or yeast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon (split between batter and swirl)
  • ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar for the swirl
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas until just mixed, leaving some small chunks for texture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. In a small bowl, mix ⅓ cup brown sugar with 1 tbsp cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon swirl.
  8. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over it.
  9. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. If bananas are not ripe, ripen them in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes wrapped in foil. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to maintain distinct ribbons. Freeze cooled loaf wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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