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cinnamon swirl banana bread

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This cinnamon swirl banana bread combines moist, ripe bananas with a warm cinnamon sugar swirl, creating a flavorful and comforting treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
  7. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  8. Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. Add the remaining banana batter on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  10. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  11. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra moist bread, try adding a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.

Find it online: https://justhealthybites.com/cinnamon-swirl-banana-bread/