Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe
This Cinnamon Banana Bread Recipe is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon. It's an easy-to-make, moist, and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls One for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients.
- Whisk For mixing dry ingredients and combining wet ingredients.
- Fork or Potato Masher To mash the bananas smoothly.
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon For gently mixing the batter.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) in a bowl.
- Combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and milk in another bowl.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool before slicing.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; add nuts or chocolate chips if using.
Notes
- Use Overripe Bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with brown spots.
- Do Not Overmix – Stir the batter until just combined to keep the bread soft and moist. Overmixing can make it dense.
- Room Temperature Ingredients – Using eggs, butter, and milk at room temperature helps create a smooth batter.
- Baking Time Varies – Oven temperatures can differ, so start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center.
- Cooling is Key – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Storage Tips – Keep at room temperature for 2–3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customization – Add nuts, chocolate chips, or a cinnamon-sugar topping for extra flavor and texture.
- Lining the Pan Helps – Use parchment paper for easy removal and a cleaner loaf.