Description
Experience the warmth of homemade cinnamon banana bread, where sweet bananas blend with aromatic spices for a cozy treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until creamy, leaving some lumps for texture.
- Add the vegetable oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and beaten egg; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing!
- 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
- For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- If desired, sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a delightful crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg