Irresistible Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Love
A moist and fluffy banana bread with a cinnamon-sugar crust that combines the flavors of snickerdoodle cookies and classic banana bread. Perfect for brunches, holiday mornings, or cozy snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 65-75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
- Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at the 50-minute mark.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your Snickerdoodle Banana Bread with a cup of coffee or tea.
Notes
[‘Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.’, ‘Don’t overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.’, ‘Check for doneness using a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread.’, ‘Customize the topping by adding more cinnamon or a sprinkle of nutmeg.’, ‘Room temperature ingredients help the batter come together seamlessly.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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