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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Snickerdoodle Banana Bread: A Sweet Comforting Delight

This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread combines the comforting flavors of snickerdoodle cookies with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with half whole wheat flour.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can use honey or maple syrup for lighter sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon A hallmark of snickerdoodles.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan alternative, use a flax egg.
  • 1/2 cup Butter A plant-based alternative works great for dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use non-dairy alternatives if preferred.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar for Topping Optional but recommended for added crunch.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather mixing bowls, measuring cups, and a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and milk.
  4. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in another bowl.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Grease a standard loaf pan and pour in the batter.
  7. Mix sugar and cinnamon for topping, then sprinkle over the batter.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use ripe bananas and do not overmix the batter.

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