Description
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, with a cinnamon sugar topping that adds a sweet crunch to every bite. Moist and flavorful, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Additional:
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- If you like a crisp topping, broil the loaf for 1–2 minutes at the end to caramelize the cinnamon sugar.
- Bread can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
