Delish Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Oh, buckle up, because today we’re diving into the wonderful world of Delish Snickerdoodle Banana Bread. Think snickerdoodle cookies waltzing hand-in-hand with your classic banana bread. This magic loaf is perfect for chasing away the blues of any blah day with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a warm hug of banana goodness. What dreams are made of? You betcha. Give it a whirl – it might just catapult your taste buds into orbit.

I swear, this snickerdoodle banana bread turned my little household upside down, but in the best edible way imaginable. My husband? He’s the king of lazy weekend mornings, and now he practically lives for a thick slice of this to start off his days. Our kids? Well, they’re on a first-name basis with the loaf. “Oh, you made Snick again?” Yes, yes, I did. This recipe has burrowed its way into our family lore, and I’m not mad about it.

Why You’ll Love This Delish Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

– It’s like a cozy hug from your grandma — if your grandma was a loaf of bread.
– No fancy tools or flair, just honest-to-goodness flavor.
– Bananas and cinnamon? Matches made in heaven like peanut butter and jelly, but maybe even better.
– It’s that one recipe that never judges you for eating it in your PJs.

How to Make It

Okay, first things first: preheat your oven to a magical 350°F, and maybe play some tunes to get in the groove. Butter up a loaf pan like it’s your best friend. Mash those bananas silly, like you’re breaking up with the stress of the day, then maybe accidentally drop a glob on the counter ‘cause why not? Mix your sugars, eggs, and vanilla with all the love and chaos you’ve got. Toss in a good sprinkle of cinnamon — it’s the secret fairy dust of this recipe. Stir everything together with flour and baking powder while crossing fingers and toes for a miracle. Then just slide it all into your cozy, buttery loaf pan home. Bake it for about an hour till your house smells like a dream. Don’t forget to check it, but try not to open the oven a million times like the impatient home cook you are.

Ingredient Notes

– Bananas: Grumpy bananas work best – when they’re all spotty and sad, their sweetness is ready to party.
– Cinnamon Sugar: I prefer a LOT of cinnamon but adjust if you’re cinnamon-shy (who even is?!).
– Butter: We tried using margarine once when we ran out – public service announcement: don’t. Please don’t.

Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and butter your loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas in a bowl.
3. Mix in sugars, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
4. Combine with flour and baking powder until batter forms.
5. Pour into loaf pan and bake for about an hour.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Let it cool, or not, if you love a warm slice. Serve slathered with a generous chunk of butter! Forget serving it dignified — we’re all friends here, right?

Storage Tips

Tuck away leftovers (if you have the saints’ patience, bless you) tightly wrapped or in a sealed container. It mellows and stays delicious for days, I swear. Try it cold the next day, because cold banana bread is just another way to live life on the edge… in the best way possible.

Variations and Substitutions

Swap sugar for honey or maple syrup if the cupboard’s looking bare. Toss in some nuts or chocolate chips (or both) when you’re feeling wild. If you don’t have cinnamon, well, panic a bit – it is a snickerdoodle, after all! But hope for the best with nutmeg or even ginger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delish Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

This moist and flavorful banana bread is infused with cinnamon and sugar for a classic snickerdoodle twist. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 large ripe bananas mashed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 large egg beaten
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 0.25 cup sugar for cinnamon sugar topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
• In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with the granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add the mashed bananas, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Mix 0.25 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.