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A delicious slice of Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread with a swirl of cinnamon.

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A delightful banana bread with a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar for the batter
Wet Ingredients
  • 8 tablespoons virgin coconut oil (melted and cooled)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature, beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup Greek-style non-dairy plain yogurt (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup peeled, ripe bananas (mashed lightly)
Swirl Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil (melted) for the swirl
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for the swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line a standard 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and 2/3 cup sugar.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, and mashed bananas until blended.
  4. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix melted coconut oil, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the swirl.
  6. Pour half of the batter into your loaf pan, drizzle half of the swirl mixture, then add the remaining batter.
  7. Top with the remaining swirl mixture and give it a gentle swirl with a knife.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm, with optional nut butter for added flavor. Store leftovers at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave or toast to serve warm.