Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

May 5, 20244 min read

Banana bread has been an all time favorite of mine ever since I can remember.

I can still smell freshly made banana muffins that my mom would make me for breakfast as a child. The surprise of the sweet aroma slowly filling the air was exciting, and I swear, I could’ve lived off them alone if I had the choice. ☺️

My mom was always spoiling us with baked goodies. She loved her time in the kitchen, and I think it’s safe to say she passed on her love of baking to me.

Since banana bread was something I so enjoyed, I really wanted to craft the perfect recipe for my own homemade loaves. After much trial and taste-testing, I think I’ve figured out the most delicious one!

God has blessed us with all of this fresh fruit and veggies, so finding recipes that highlight these natural foods are important to me.

The cinnamon and dark brown sugar swirled through this banana bread really kick up the flavors of each ingredient. They melt and mesh so well together, each bite ends up being irresistible.

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you.

These banana bread loaves don’t last long in my home. The perfect blend between bananas and cinnamon really make this one of my go-to trustworthy recipes.

Whether it’s a breakfast bite, simple snack or sweet treat, this bread can easily be one of your homemade staples.

Something about a mini loaf screams adorable.

Give the gift of homemade goods.

You will never regret spreading the joy of delicious food to others. It may just be the thing that turns that persons day around.

Think of how joyful food makes us.

Whenever I make any batch of homemade treats, my kids automatically assume some are being packaged up and sent off. They love turning into messengers, delivering boxes of joy to our neighbors homes.

Try out using both dishes for baking, and then decide which dish you like better for cooking your banana bread in.

For this recipe you can either use one 9x5 loaf pan or use 4 mini loaf pans. I have tried the recipe both ways, and personally, I love how this bread comes out in the mini loaf pans better.

The big loaf pan works great, but I think it cooks more evenly, and quicker in the mini dishes.

Let’s get mixing.

I lightly greased the mini loaf pans and preheated the oven. I grabbed two sticks of butter and melted them on the stove. Once it cooled, I whisked in the sugar first, and then the eggs, followed by the vanilla extract.

Now it was time to stir in the flour and baking soda. I mashed four ripe bananas and then folded them in to the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

I grabbed a glass bowl and threw in melted butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar and cinnamon. A fork works great to work together these ingredients. Once combined, set the bowl aside.

I spread half of the batter into the prepared loaf pans and then dolloped 1/4 of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top.

I used a mini ice scream scoop to measure out these dollops for the mini loaves and it was the perfect amount.

Say yes to swirl!

Grab a butter knife and get swirling.

Gently insert the knife into each dollop, dragging it through the batter to intertwine both mixtures.

Like this..

So easy, so delicious!

Is it rude to stare? 🤭

I stuck these pretty little things in the oven.

And let them bake for 33-35 minutes. Insert a toothpick to see if any batter sticks to it when you pull it out. Once it comes out clean, it’s done.

Ah, perfection!

I let these cool for a bit before taking the mini loaves out of their dishes and slicing them up..

..and taking them outside for a peaceful breakfast under the sun.

I just love this recipe.

It’s the perfect balance between flavors and not too heavy on the stomach like some breakfast breads.

It’s easy to get caught up in worldly things. Money, possessions, ego, opinions. Sit back and enjoy the simple things.

God wants us to eat, drink and enjoy. To love and trust Him and not worry. Do the birds worry about what they will eat?

God provides.

Does God not love us more than the birds in the sky?

As you sit and eat your breakfast today, I’m inviting you to sit still for two minutes (or more if you’d like) and listen.

Ask God a question.

It could look like..

Is there one thing you could reveal to me that I need to remove from my heart?
What am I holding onto that’s robbing me of present joy and future reward?
Please show me what you want me to release that could restore or strengthen my faith.

Listen for His response.

I really hope you love this recipe. I used mini loaf pans but feel free to use a regular loaf pan, just increase the cooking time to about 60-70 minutes.

I used all organic ingredients in this recipe.