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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

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A delightful banana bread with warm spices and cinnamon sugar swirls, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar swirl)
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for icing)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk (for icing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  5. In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, stirring to combine. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  7. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon sugar by combining the 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture evenly over the first layer of batter.
  9. Add the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon sugar layer, smoothing it out gently.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled banana bread.

Notes

For a more intense banana flavor, use very ripe bananas. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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