Cinnamon Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful aroma of homemade Cinnamon Banana Bread, a comforting and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. This easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf that’s bursting with sweet cinnamon goodness. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with a dollop of nut butter, this banana bread is sure to bring warmth to your kitchen and smiles to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the top with brown sugar.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (64g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
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