Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
Snickerdoodle Banana Bread combines the delightful flavors of traditional banana bread with warm, sweet snickerdoodle tastes. Perfect for overripe bananas, this treat is great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- 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 You can replace some with whole wheat for a healthier option.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
- ¼ cup milk
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add more for a sweeter crust.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana. Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Serving
- Serve warm or at room temperature on its own or with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
Notes
Don't overmix the batter; mix until just combined for a tender bread. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.