Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Irresistible Sweet Treat

Ingredients

• 3 none ripe bananas, mashed
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk (optional for drizzle)
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
4. Add baking soda and salt, and mix until incorporated.
5. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
6. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and brown sugar.
7. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the batter.
8. Pour the remaining batter into the pan, then top with the rest of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. Use a knife to swirl the batter slightly to create a marbled effect.
9. If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans on top for added crunch.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. For an optional drizzle, mix the milk with a bit of powdered sugar to create a thin glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread for added sweetness and presentation.