Banana Nut Bread Walnut Cinnamon Swirl (Printable Format)

Moist banana bread featuring chopped walnuts and a sweet cinnamon swirl throughout

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Cinnamon Swirl

10 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently mix until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chopped walnuts.
07 - In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
08 - Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar. Gently swirl a knife through the batter to create a marbled effect.
09 - Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cinnamon swirl creates these gorgeous ribbons of spice that make every slice feel like a special occasion
  • Its the perfect way to rescue those forgotten bananas turning black on your counter
  • This bread manages to be both comforting enough for quiet mornings and impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • The toothpick test should have a few moist crumbs—completely clean means you've overbaked it into dryness
  • Greasing every inch of that pan prevents the heartbreak of stuck bread
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent curdling and ensure even baking throughout
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas if you're not ready to bake—they'll keep for months and thaw right back into mashable perfection
  • The swirl sinks during baking, so layer it slightly higher than you think you should

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