Description
Cinnamon banana bread is a delightful, aromatic treat that combines ripe bananas with warm cinnamon flavors. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in the vegetable oil or melted butter, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg