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Sliced loaf of golden brown cinnamon banana bread on a wooden board
american Easy breakfast

Moist Cinnamon Banana Bread

Super moist, richly spiced bakery banana loaf packed with sweet bananas and fragrant ground cinnamon.

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min
Servings
10

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Butter and line a 20x10 cm loaf pan with baking paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas thoroughly with a fork.
  3. Stir melted butter into mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in brown sugar, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
  5. Whisk in baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gently fold in flour until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Essential Tips

  • The blacker the bananas, the sweeter and moister the loaf will be
  • Tenting with foil after 35 minutes prevents the top from getting too dark
  • Slice with a serrated knife once completely cooled for neat slices

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

  • Incredible way to use up overripe brown bananas
  • Stays moist and tender for days
  • Simple one-bowl batter with no mixer needed
  • Wonderful for breakfast or afternoon tea

🔄 Delicious Variations

  • Fold in 80 g toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Swirl 3 tbsp Nutella or peanut butter on top before baking
  • Add 100 g dark chocolate chunks

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my banana bread sink in the middle?
This usually happens when it is underbaked or the oven door was opened too early.
Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes! Thaw them completely in a bowl and include the sweet juices that release.
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