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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread: A Sweet, Cozy Bake Delight!

This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread is a delightful mashup of banana bread and snickerdoodles, creating a cozy treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Heavily spotted for maximum flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with half whole wheat
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for a light loaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Key flavor component
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with a flax egg for a vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use plant-based substitutes for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can use non-dairy alternatives like almond milk
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar for Topping Optional but recommended for added crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Fork or potato masher
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few lumps.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and milk until combined, then mix into the mashed bananas.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until combined.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter in, smoothing the top.
  7. Mix together sugar and cinnamon for topping, then sprinkle over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use heavily spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Gently combine wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light texture.

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