Description
A delightful fusion of cinnamon rolls and banana bread, this recipe is perfect for using overripe bananas while indulging in warm cinnamon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter and sugar; mix until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently to avoid overmixing.
- Mix in brown sugar and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and create a cinnamon roll swirl if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use flax eggs for a vegan option or replace sugar with a low-carb sweetener. Serve with a glaze, whipped cream, or toast with almond butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg