Description
Craving something that’s sweet, nutty, and comforting? This Irresistible Southern Banana Nut Bread with a Cinnamon Twist is your answer. Swirls of cinnamon sugar dance through a moist banana-packed loaf, creating a homemade bakery-worthy treat you’ll make again and again. Whether served as a quick breakfast, cozy snack, or part of your favorite brunch spread, it’s a perfect recipe for those who love easy recipe ideas that don’t skimp on flavor. If you’re on the hunt for healthy snacks, breakfast ideas, or simply delicious food ideas to bake, this cinnamon-laced banana bread is an absolute must.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar (for swirl + topping)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Stir in melted butter, eggs, sugars, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined.
6. Fold in chopped nuts.
7. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, add a layer of cinnamon sugar, then add remaining batter. Swirl the top with more cinnamon sugar.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use bananas that are heavily spotted or completely brown.
You can freeze individual slices for a grab-and-go breakfast later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: banana bread, cinnamon banana bread, quick breakfast, easy loaf cake