Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender banana bread filled with sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for dessert or a flavorful breakfast treat.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
06 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Blend in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Stir mashed bananas into the wet mixture, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
06 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
07 - In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
08 - Spread half of the batter in the loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar over the batter.
09 - Spoon the remaining batter on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
10 - Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, forming a marbled pattern.
11 - Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For extra texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
02 - Ensure bananas are overripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.
03 - Wrap individual slices and freeze for a convenient breakfast or snack.
04 - Replace Greek yogurt with applesauce for a dairy-free variation.

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