Description
Cinnamon banana bread is a delightful blend of sweet, spiced goodness that transforms overripe bananas into a warm, comforting loaf. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, this recipe will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the oil (or melted butter), beaten egg, vanilla extract, and sugar to the mashed bananas; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference; honey is a great alternative.
- For added crunch, consider mixing in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Ensure your baking soda is fresh for optimal rising.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg