Description

A soft and moist banana bread swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with an optional sweet glaze. This recipe combines the cozy flavors of banana bread with the indulgent swirl of a cinnamon roll, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil

1/2 cup plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (for swirl)

2 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)

1 tbsp milk of choice (optional glaze)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, vanilla extract, melted oil, yogurt, and maple syrup until smooth.
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter with a few figure-eight motions.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If using glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over cooled loaf.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.

To make it vegan, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.

Substitute gluten-free 1:1 baking flour for a gluten-free version.

Optional add-ins: chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to refresh.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg