Description
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is the perfect blend of ripe banana flavor and the sweet, warm taste of cinnamon. A soft, tender loaf with a snickerdoodle-inspired topping, this recipe creates a sweet and irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With its easy preparation and the combination of moist banana bread with a cinnamon-sugar topping, this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter. Stir in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
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Add Sugars and Dry Ingredients: Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Then, add the baking soda, salt, cream of tartar, and cinnamon, stirring until combined.
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Add Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
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Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
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Assemble: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
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Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch or chocolate chips for a sweeter touch.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg and use dairy-free butter.
- Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
