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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A delightful treat featuring ripe bananas and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pieces ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a separate bowl to create the cinnamon swirl mixture.
  8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
  10. Pour the remaining banana batter on top and gently spread it.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture over the top.
  12. Gently swirl the batter with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  13. Bake for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

For maximum sweetness, use very ripe bananas. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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