Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Recipe
This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Recipe combines the soft, moist texture of classic banana bread with the sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor of Snickerdoodle cookies. It's an easy and delicious twist on two favorite recipes that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, sugar, one egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined - do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.