Description
Cinnamon Banana Bread is a warm, comforting treat that transforms overripe bananas into a delightful loaf. With its soft texture and inviting aroma of cinnamon, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch. Enjoy the nostalgia of baking while filling your home with mouthwatering scents!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in the melted butter, followed by both sugars until combined. Then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg