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Moist Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A moist and flavorful banana bread with a cinnamon swirl that creates pockets of warm spice in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy moments.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar (dark preferred)
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • For the cinnamon swirl:
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup (70 grams) brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a little chunky. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Beat lightly until smooth but do not overmix.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick and a bit lumpy.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, ⅓ cup brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons softened butter in a small bowl. Mix until crumbly and spreadable.
  7. Spoon half of the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Dollop half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create ribbons.
  8. Repeat layering with the remaining batter and cinnamon mixture on top, swirling gently again.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Swirl cinnamon mixture gently to keep distinct ribbons. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil. Let bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend including xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free yogurt.

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