Description

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of two classic treats that promises to elevate your baking game. This moist and tender loaf captures the sweet essence of ripe bananas, enhanced by a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping reminiscent of beloved snickerdoodle cookies. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Whether served warm with butter or as a sweet ending to a meal, this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; stir until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 181
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider folding in walnuts or chocolate chips before pouring into the pan. Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness; dark spots indicate optimal ripeness.