Description
A soft and moist banana bread layered with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl that creates a beautiful marbled loaf and warm flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Greek yogurt and sour cream both work well and help keep the bread tender.
- If the top browns too quickly during baking, loosely cover the loaf with foil.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This bread freezes well when wrapped tightly and stored for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
