Description
Moist and fragrant cinnamon banana bread delivers pure comfort straight from home kitchens. Sweet spices and ripe bananas create a delightful treat that wraps you in warm, nostalgic flavors while promising pure baking satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light grease layer.
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl.
- In a separate container, thoroughly mash ripe bananas and blend with melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, and fragrant vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender bread texture.
- Transfer the completed batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Remove from oven and let the banana bread rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and stabilize.
- Carefully unmold the bread and transfer to a wire cooling rack, permitting it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread; stir just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Experiment with additional warm spices like nutmeg or cardamom to enhance the cinnamon’s complexity and create a more nuanced flavor profile.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, or use whole wheat flour for added nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg