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Gluten-free cinnamon swirl banana bread cooling on a wire rack

Gluten-free Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A cozy and indulgent banana bread marbled with sweet cinnamon, perfect for fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Measure and spoon for accuracy
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum Omit if your blend already contains it
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for easy removal.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and yogurt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix.
  • Mix the 1/4 cup brown sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp melted butter. Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture over the batter, then add the remaining batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the top layer.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Measure flour correctly to avoid dense bread. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread. Don’t overmix to keep the bread light.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Keyword banana bread, Cinnamon, comfort food, fall baking, gluten-free
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