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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread for Cozy Mornings

Indulge in this Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread that combines ripe bananas, chocolate chunks, and cinnamon for a cozy, delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium ripe bananas well-mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for a caramel flavor
  • 1 large egg can use a flax egg for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher or table salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for swirl, brown sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 well-mashed ripe bananas with 1/2 cup of melted butter.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt over the banana mixture, and fold in.
  5. Gradually add in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until no more flour streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
  8. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter.
  9. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on top and swirl gently with a knife.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served warm or toasted with butter for enhanced flavor.

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