Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl is the best way to start your day. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it moist and delicious. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Apple Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe for Fall Dinner and Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe.

What You'll Need for Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Optional: Walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Optional: Powdered sugar glaze (optional)

How to Make Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas: Mash the ripe bananas with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
5. Mix batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Set aside.
7. Add swirl: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
8. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Storing & Reheating Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days Make-ahead tip: Prepare batter the night before and bake the next morning

Freezing Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

Freeze for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using very ripe bananas ensures a moist and flavorful banana bread.
• Best substitution: Substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter the night before and refrigerate. Bake the next morning for fresh banana bread.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to make a smaller or larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If your banana bread is dry, it may have been overbaked. Try reducing the baking time by 5-10 minutes.

Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

50-60 mins

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Total

1 hour

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Optional Toppings

• Walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Powdered sugar glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas: Mash the ripe bananas with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
5. Mix batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Set aside.
7. Add swirl: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
8. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using very ripe bananas ensures a moist and flavorful banana bread.
• Best substitution: Substitute the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the batter the night before and refrigerate. Bake the next morning for fresh banana bread.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to make a smaller or larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If your banana bread is dry, it may have been overbaked. Try reducing the baking time by 5-10 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds
• Make ahead: Prepare batter the night before and bake the next morning

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 130mg
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Moist Banana Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!