This delightful banana bread combines the flavors of ripe bananas and sweet apples with a swirl of cinnamon, creating a cozy treat that's perfect for breakfast or snack time.
1cupchopped applesuse firm apples like Granny Smith
0.75cupbrown sugarlight or dark, your choice
0.5cupgranulated sugar
0.5cupbuttermelted
3largeeggslightly beaten
2cupall-purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
1tspcinnamonfor the batter
0.5tspsalt
1tspcinnamonfor the swirl
0.5cupgranulated sugarfor the swirl
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, chopped apples, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until well blended.
Next, add the beaten eggs to the banana mixture and mix until just combined. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until no dry spots remain.
For the cinnamon swirl, in a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over it, then sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon mix. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This banana bread is great warm or at room temperature, and it freezes beautifully! Just wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap for an easy treat later.