This Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Coating recipe is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread. The addition of a cinnamon sugar topping adds a sweet and crunchy layer that perfectly complements the moist and flavorful bread.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for using overripe bananas. It’s a great way to enjoy a delicious homemade treat that can be served as breakfast or a snack.
Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a rich batter, topped with a cinnamon sugar mixture before baking. The result is a soft, moist loaf with a sweet, crunchy crust. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, then mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Mix in the flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
