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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A delightful homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a luscious swirl of cinnamon sugar and ripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 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 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract in another bowl; mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, stirring until well incorporated. Then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Mix the 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon together, then sprinkle half over the batter.
  9. Add the remaining batter on top and smooth it out evenly.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled banana bread.

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon bread, baked goods, dessert, quick bread

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