Description
Perfectly spiced Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread delivers comfort in every slice, blending sweet ripe bananas with warm cinnamon notes. Home bakers will savor this classic treat that brings delightful memories of grandma’s kitchen warmth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon – in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Create a separate mixture with melted butter and granulated sugar, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar base, stirring until the mixture becomes creamy and well-integrated.
- Fold in ripe, well-mashed bananas and milk, ensuring complete incorporation and a consistent texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender bread consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Craft a cinnamon-brown sugar topping by mixing the two ingredients, then delicately sprinkle across the batter’s surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread by stirring just until ingredients are combined.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum.
- Transform this into a less sweet breakfast option by reducing sugar and adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra protein and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg