Description
Indulgent Snickerdoodle Banana Bread marries cinnamon-sugar nostalgia with classic banana bread comfort. Sweet banana warmth meets classic cookie charm, creating a delightful slice you’ll crave from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Wet and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cinnamon-sugar mix for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and coating a standard loaf pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine the dry components – flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt – in a mixing vessel, ensuring thorough blending by whisking gently.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, transform butter and sugar into a creamy, aerated mixture using an electric mixer or vigorous hand-whisking.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, then fold in ripe, thoroughly mashed bananas, followed by milk and vanilla extract, mixing until harmoniously integrated.
- Gradually introduce the reserved dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with careful, minimal strokes to maintain a tender bread texture without overworking the batter.
- Transfer the smooth batter into the prepared loaf pan, creating an even surface and generously dusting the top with a cinnamon-sugar blend for an enticing, crackly exterior.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, monitoring doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without raw batter clinging to it.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, which helps stabilize its structure, then carefully release and transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Swap out regular sugar for coconut sugar to create a lower glycemic index version that’s gentler on blood sugar levels.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter for extra crunch and nutritional boost, providing healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe completely gluten-free, ensuring those with wheat sensitivities can enjoy the bread.
- Check bread’s doneness earlier around 45-50 minutes to prevent over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary significantly between different kitchen appliances.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg