Description
Snickerdoodle banana bread turns ordinary baking into a delightful cinnamon-sugar adventure that brings comfort straight from your kitchen. Warm, tender slices deliver a perfect blend of classic banana bread with the nostalgic sweetness of snickerdoodle cookies that make your home smell amazing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ½ cup milk
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Mash 2 ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until completely smooth and creamy in texture.
- Combine 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a separate mixing bowl, whisking until evenly distributed.
- In another bowl, whisk ⅓ cup melted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ½ cup milk until the mixture becomes silky and well-blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently and minimally to prevent overmixing the batter.
- Create the topping by mixing ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Brush 1 tbsp melted butter across the top of the batter, then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
- Transfer the prepared batter to a baking pan and place in a preheated oven at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the banana bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve the bread at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Mashing bananas thoroughly ensures a smooth, consistent texture without large banana chunks in your bread.
- Use ripe, spotty bananas for the most intense sweet flavor and natural moisture in the recipe.
- Avoid overmixing the batter when combining wet and dry ingredients to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping generously to create a delicious, crispy caramelized crust that adds extra sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg