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Cinnamon Banana Bread

Easy Cinnamon Banana Bread is filled with yummy flavors of rich vanilla, butter, sweet bananas, and sugar to create an aromatic bread you will fall in love with. The cinnamon crust is the best part of this bread, and you will want to this sweet recipe again and again! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best banana bread recipe, moist banana bread, tasty banana bread
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoon
  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pastry brush
  • Fork

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sugar Crust

  • 1 Tablespoon butter; melted
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Banana Bread

  • 3 medium bananas; ripened
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 6 Tablespoons butter; melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup honey; melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. To make the cinnamon-sugar crust, combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Coat a loaf pan with melted butter- I use a brush to coat the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the bottom and all sides of the pan. Gently shake the pan to get an even coat.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas together with a fork until smooth (it's ok if there are a few lumps). With wooden spoon, stir in the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract and honey. Mix until combined.
  • Add the sugars and continue to stir.
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon). Mix together completely combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until the center is set. Let cool, slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Serve this moist banana bread recipe with whipped cream cheese, jam, a simple icing, etc. 
  • Be sure to use ripened bananas for the sweetest flavors of banana in this bread. 
  • If the bread is browning too quickly, then top it with aluminum foil while it finishes baking. 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store it at room temperature for about four days.
  • To freeze this bread, slice the cooled banana bread into individual slices and place the slices in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to four months. Allow the frozen bread slices to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before eating.