Description

This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread recipe combines the cozy cinnamon-sugar flavors of classic snickerdoodles with moist, ripe bananas to create a deliciously unique twist on traditional banana bread. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast or a comforting snack, this loaf balances sweetness and spice with a tender crumb and a lightly crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for topping)
Additional ground cinnamon for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the batter is mixed.
Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth while keeping a few small lumps for texture.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and milk thoroughly, then blend this mixture into the mashed bananas.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly mixed.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
Prepare Pan and Add Batter: Grease a loaf pan well, then pour the batter in and smooth the top evenly.
Add Topping: Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the batter if desired to create a sweet, crunchy crust.
Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs remaining.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing it to set properly.

Notes

Use bananas with brown spots for the richest banana flavor and natural sweetness.
Substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat for a denser texture and added nutrition.
For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
Adding brown sugar enhances moisture and depth of flavor in the bread.
You can omit the topping sugar and cinnamon if you prefer a less sweet crust.
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Snickerdoodle Banana Bread, Banana Bread Recipe, Cinnamon Banana Bread, Snickerdoodle, Homemade Banana Bread, Dessert, Sweet Bread