Snickerdoodle Banana Bread- It is a perfect combination of moist banana bread with a delicious swirl of cinnamon inside and a delightful crispy crust made with a mix of cinnamon and sugar. It tastes really good!

If you love bananas and cinnamon, then you will definitely love this lovely recipe for banana bread! Imagine the aroma of ripe bananas mixed with delicious cinnamon that will fill your kitchen. It is perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a sweet treat after dinner. The recipe is so easy to follow, and you can make it from scratch in less than an hour. So be sure to grab those ripe bananas and follow this recipe to make your very own delicious and irresistible cinnamon swirl banana bread. Enjoy!

What you will love about this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Quick and easy to make. This is a one-bowl recipe that does not require a mixer.

Full of flavour- Banana, cinnamon, vanilla and brown sugar come together to add so much flavour to this quick bread.

Stays moist for days. Even days after baking, this banana bread is still soft and moist.

Ingredients

Bananas– Soft, over-ripe brown spotty bananas are necessary as they add a sweetness to the bread while making it tender.

Ground Cinnamon– Adds a sweet and woody flavour to the bread.

Granulated Sugar– You will need white granulated sugar to make the cinnamon swirl.

Light Brown Sugar– The molasses in the sugar adds flavour, and moisture to the bread.

Eggs – Creates structure and stability in the batter as well as adds moisture to the bread

Yoghurt– Adds moisture to the banana bread. When used together with baking soda it produces carbon dioxide, allowing the bread to rise.

Vanilla extract- Adds flavour.

Butter– Adds flavour and richness.

Flour– Plain or self-raising flour can be used but if using the latter, omit baking powder and baking soda.

Baking soda– Allows the bread to rise.

Baking powder- Lightens the texture of the bread by enlarging air bubbles within the batter.

Salt– Balances the sweetness of the bread and enhances the flavour of the bread.

How to make the Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Grease and line a 9X5-inch loaf tin.
Make the cinnamon swirl by combining granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Mash the bananas. In a large mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, brown sugar, eggs, yoghurt, melted butter and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well incorporated.
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt over banana mixture. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet.

Pour half the batter into a lined loaf tin, Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter on top and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar.

Bake the Snickerdoodle banana bread for an hour until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Take it out of the oven and let it cool on a rack for fifteen minutes before taking it out of the tin.

Slice the Snickerdoodle bread to reveal that pretty cinnamon ribbon inside.

How long does the Snickerdoodle banana bread stay moist?

The bread stays moist for up to 5 days when stored in a container or bag that doesn’t let air in.

Storing the Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Let the bread cool down before freezing it. Wrap the bread in cling film and then put it in a zip-lock bag. You can keep the bread in the freezer for up to three months.

Recipe Variations

Muffins– Make banana muffins with this recipe, but put the batter into a muffin tin. Scoop the batter into a lined muffin tin, sprinkle over cinnamon sugar and then top with batter. Finish off by sprinkling with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Loaf Bundt Cake– To make a loaf bundt cake, use this recipe and bake it in this gorgeous fluted pan. Grease the pan with shortening or generously spray the pan with cooking spray, then evenly coat it with cinnamon sugar.

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