Why Make This Recipe
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread. It’s soft, moist, and has a sweet cinnamon flavor that’s hard to resist. If you love the comforting taste of bananas and the warm spice of cinnamon sugar, this recipe is perfect for you. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas!
How to Make Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 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
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- For the topping, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Snickerdoodle Banana Bread!
How to Serve Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is lovely served warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain, or spread a bit of butter on each slice for extra richness. It makes a great breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert.
How to Store Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
To store your Snickerdoodle Banana Bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil to keep it fresh. You can store it at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, consider freezing it. Wrap slices individually and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.
Tips to Make Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe; the more brown spots, the better the flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- If you like a stronger cinnamon taste, add a little more to the batter.
Variation
You can experiment with different spices in the batter, like nutmeg or cardamom, for a unique flavor twist. You could also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes! Just thaw them completely and mash them well before adding to the mixture.
2. How can I tell when the banana bread is done baking?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the bread is done.
3. Is there a way to make this recipe dairy-free?
Absolutely! You can substitute the unsalted butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free margarine, and use a dairy-free milk alternative in place of regular milk.
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 pcs ripe bananas, mashed Very ripe bananas yield better flavor.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Can be replaced with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- 2 pcs eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- For the topping, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Snickerdoodle Banana Bread!
