Description

Moist banana bread swirled with gooey cinnamon filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This decadent twist on a classic is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup melted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)

1/3 cup brown sugar (for swirl)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir just until the batter comes together; do not overmix.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl.
Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl over the batter and use a knife to gently swirl it in.
Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl mixture.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

Mix in a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.

Replace part of the butter with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.

Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of powdered sugar glaze.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Wrap slices and freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften glaze.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg