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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Bliss: A Sweet, Cozy Treat

A delicious blend of moist banana bread and warm cinnamon swirls, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe/blackened bananas for maximum moisture and sweetness.
  • ½ cup Salted Butter Provides richness; unsalted can be used if watching salt levels.
  • ¾ cup White Sugar Consider using brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Optional if using salted butter.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ¼ cup Melted Butter Enriches the cinnamon mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Provides warm flavor.
  • cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and a hint of molasses.
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Use dairy-free alternatives if needed.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No ideal substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg and bananas.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold it into the banana mixture.
  4. Mix together the melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar for the swirl.
  5. Layer half of the banana batter, then half of the cinnamon mixture, repeat the process.
  6. Gently swirl through the layers of batter.
  7. Bake for about 55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the ingredients until smooth.
  10. Once cool, frost the bread and slice it to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter before baking.

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