Description
Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread combines moist, fluffy banana bread with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl. It is easy to make, comforting, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Banana Bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 medium bananas, or 2 large bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Mash the bananas with a fork, leaving a few small pieces for texture.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Spread 1/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add another 1/3 of the banana batter and gently spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining banana batter and smooth the top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the batter 4–5 times.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for another 20–25 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
- Serve warm with a little butter for extra richness.
- Pair a slice with coffee, tea, or milk for breakfast.
- Add a drizzle of simple vanilla glaze before serving.
- Store completely cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen slices in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
- Warm refrigerated or thawed slices briefly in the microwave before serving.