A sweet cinnamon swirl banana bread bursting with banana flavor, and topped with glaze!
While I am a banana lover in general, I won’t lie that there are times that I buy bananas just to wait for them to ripen and start going brown. I love Banana Bread of all kinds, and this one is more like cake then bread because it is so yummy. It is dessert good, but still retains banana flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups smashed bananas About 6 bananas
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon swirl
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbs cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbs half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Mix dry ingredients together
- In a separate bowl, mix with cream cheese, brown sugar, and oil with a hand mixer or paddle attachment
- Add banana to brown sugar mixture, incorporate.
- Add eggs, one at a time beating between
- Slowly add wet ingredients until just mixed (It will be nice and thick, don't over mix it)
- Pour 1/2 batter into 2 greased bread pan
- Mix cinnamon and sugar together and spoon 1/2 over the top of the batter in each pan, reserving a couple TBS for later
- Swirl the cinnamon and sugar into the batter
- Pour the other 1/2 the batter over top and sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sugar over
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
- Let cool completely
- Mix together glaze, and drizzle over the top
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
I always feel like I have to hurry and make banana bread when my bananas get too ripe, but I forget the very viable option of freezing them. They can then be used for banana bread on demand. No more waiting for the bananas to over-ripen. You are so welcome. If you start doing that, you can make this bread whenever the mood strikes.
Just keep in mind that it will smell awesome, and you will want to eat it right away, but it is so much better after it has a chance to cool.
It will keep for about a week in an airtight container or ziploc bag! And it freezes beautifully as well.
kungphoo says
You had me at the title.. what a great combination!
Paula Parker says
Wow! This would be so good right now with my coffee. My neighbor’s birthday is coming up and she would love this. Thanks.
Mrs. Mashed Up says
Yummy use for all those extra bananas that I seem to have laying around. Sounds good.
Jaime says
mmmmm I love cinnamon bread. I love banana bread. I would love this! I pinned it for later. Yum!
michele d says
Oh good lord, This looks so awesome! BIG FAN of Banana Bread!!!!
Hollywoodhiccups says
Cinnamon swirl banana bread alone sounds delicious, it looks even better!
TheMommyAvenger says
Never thought of using cream cheese in bread. Think this is one to try this weekend. Thanks!
Rachael says
It is pretty good, it is similar to adding a yogurt or sour cream in that it makes it a little heavier and moist. I love it!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
Your so awesome with your recipes. You take excellent photos and really make me want to try the recipe asap. =) Love the part about cream cheese, yum! =)
Rachael says
Thank you Bonnie! You always leave nice comments. Yes, cream cheese is my favorite, I add it to anything I can. And avocado! haha
Sandy Sandler says
Oh my goodness! This bread looks delish! I’m going to make it real soon.
mamatomanyblessings says
I am DROOLING! This sounds amazing for breakfast or a dessert!
Natalie (@nataliemadeit) says
Sounds different, i like my banana bread a certain way.
Ann B (@AnnBac9) says
That looks so good. I want to lick my screen lol!
Rachael says
Thanks Anna. This made me laugh!
Russ R. says
I love banana bread, too! I bookmarked this post for future use at home. My Mom and brother will go bonkers over this.
Rachael says
well thank you! I hope they like it as much as we did.
jonathanmcmullen says
OMG banana bread is great and cinnamon swirls are greater. Together, they must be greatest!
Rachael says
Thanks Jonathan. It was very tasty.
Rena McDaniel-The Diary of an Alzheimer's Caregiver says
This looks absolutely delicious! I have to try this recipe out, thanks for sharing!
Rachael says
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Franc Ramon says
This one’s a good combination as the cinnamon swirl can really add more sweetness to the banana bread. I’m gonna love this.
Rachael says
Thank you Franc. I hope you do!
Jessica (@ToodiesMomma) says
You had me at Cinnamon Swirl but then I saw Banana Bread right after and knew I may be in trouble. Banana Bread is my favorite treat and adding cinnamon to it sounds amazing.
Rachael says
This is definitely a treat. I like to call it “bread” but let’s be honest, it is basically cake!
Leira Bhagwani Pagaspas says
This is a combination of my favorite things like cinnamon banana and bread.
Rachael says
Good, I hope you make it and love it.
Rebecca Swenor says
I am for sure making this. It looks and sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing recipe.
Rachael says
Thank you Rebecca. I hope you love it!
Emilee says
This looks tastyyy! I’ll have to try it out! Thanks!
Rachael says
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.