Description
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is the perfect blend of moist banana bread and a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. A delightful twist on a classic, this recipe is easy to make and ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Use up overripe bananas for a treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients (sugar and cinnamon). Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.
Mix-ins: Add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices for variations.
Freezing: This bread freezes beautifully; just slice and wrap for easy grab-and-go treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 210 kcal per slice
