Description
Homemade cinnamon banana bread delivers warm comfort with layers of sweet spice and tender crumb. Fragrant slices promise delightful moments of pure bakery pleasure you’ll savor to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan with a light butter coating to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon – ensuring a uniform mixture without lumps.
- Mash ripe bananas in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a rich foundational texture.
- Incorporate melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, whisking until the mixture becomes glossy and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, using delicate strokes to combine without overmixing, which could make the bread tough.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps the structure set and prevents crumbling.
- Carefully unmold the banana bread onto a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely before slicing to maintain its delicate structure.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives for a personalized nutritional twist.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to enhance texture and create surprising flavor bursts in every slice.
- For a lower sugar version, replace some sugar with mashed dates or reduce overall sugar quantity while maintaining moisture with extra ripe bananas.
- Ensure bananas are extremely ripe and dark brown for maximum natural sweetness and deeper banana flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg