Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread combines traditional banana bread flavors with a delightful swirl of cinnamon sugar for a cozy twist. Perfect for using up ripe bananas!
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Make sure they're very ripe for extra moisture.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces eggs Can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce or flax egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup milk
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- For the topping, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Slice your delicious banana bread and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender crumb. Store wrapped tightly for freshness.