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Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe

The cinnamon adds a cozy warmth to the classic banana bread flavor without overpowering the natural sweetness of the bananas. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any special baking equipment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slice
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.