Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 4–5 bananas)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and greast or line a 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until fully combined, then add the eggs.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until combined, then fold in the dry ingredients.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over it, and gently swirl with a knife.
- Add the rest of the batter and the remaining cinnamon sugar on top, swirling again gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until a tester in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before removing from the pan and slicing.
Last Step:
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Ensure bananas are overripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
For a twist, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg