Cinnamon Banana Breakfast Loaf
A moist and flavorful treat combining ripe bananas and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
For the loaf
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for better sweetness.
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg Can be substituted with a flax egg for a vegan version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole grain flour.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Optional for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring until no traces of flour remain.
- Mix in the ground cinnamon and fold in any desired nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If using, sprinkle brown sugar on top.
Baking
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Wrap tightly for refrigeration up to a week or freeze slices wrapped for longer storage.