Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cinnamon swirled banana bread is sweet, moist, easy to make vegan friendly and dairy free! We are using healthier ingredients that taste just like traditional banana bread! 

sliced cinnamon banana bread on a cutting board with a butter knife.

I thought after making almond butter banana bread, protein banana bread, and coconut milk banana bread that I was done…NOPE! 

This bread recipe is a little different because each slice has a swirl of cinnamon in it, and it’s SO good! 

Plus, I had bananas that were about to go bad, so banana bread it is. 

two slices of cinnamon swirl banana bread on white plates.

Ingredients 

  • ripe bananas – ripe bananas are a must for this recipe. The riper they are, the most natural sweetness they add. 
  • Coconut Oil – be sure to measure it in its liquid form. Unrefined or refined will work. Check out this post to read about the different types of coconut oils.
  • maple syrup – could also use honey in its place. 
  • Almond Milk – go with plain, instead of those with flavors. 
  • Vanilla Extract – because we can’t bake anything without vanilla! 
  • White Whole Wheat Flour – this recipe hasn’t been tested using other types of flours. If you give gluten-free 1:1 flour or all-purpose flour a try, let me know how it goes in the comments! I definitely do not recommend swapping almond flour or coconut flour at a 1:1 ratio in this recipe.
  • Cinnamon – a signature spice that adds a ton of flavor. 
  • Baking Powder – makes our bread rise, so you don’t want it to be expired.  If you’re not sure if your baking powder is expired or not, check out this surefire way to test it out!
  • Salt – deepens the flavors. 

Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients

  • Applesauce – be sure to grab the unsweetened kind.
  • Coconut Sugar – brown sugar can be substituted if that’s what you have on hand. 
  • Cinnamon – can’t have a swirl without the cinnamon! 
  • Coconut Oil  – again, measure it in its liquid form. 
front view of a loaf of cinnamon banana bread.

How to Make Healthy Cinnamon Banana Bread 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Then add the oil, syrup, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth. 

Pour in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined. 

Mix the cinnamon swirl ingredients in a separate bowl. 

Add parchment paper to a loaf pan and spray with cooking spray. Add half of the batter to the pan. Then add half of the cinnamon swirl mixture and spread over the batter. 

Scoop the remaining banana bread batter in, followed by the cinnamon swirl mixture. 

Bake for 40-50 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil halfway through. 

Let the cinnamon banana bread cool completely before serving. 

two slices of cinnamon banana bread on two small white plates.

Tips for Making 

  • Do not overmix the batter. You want to stir just until the ingredients are mixed together and are moist. When you overmix batter for breads and muffins, it can result in dense, gummy baked goods.
  • When you add the batter to the pan, it’s going to be very thick! 
  • Covering the loaf halfway through baking keeps the edges from burning. 
  • We like lining the pan with parchment paper because you can lift it out easily, then slice on the counter.
  • If desired, fold in Β½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.  
  • You can also turn this recipe into muffins. Follow the same instruction pan except use a muffin pan and reduce the baking time to about 20 minutes. Please note that because you are layering the batter, it will take additional time to turn these into muffins. 
top view of a loaf of cinnamon banana bread before being sliced on a white cutting board next to a butter knife and cinnamon sticks

How to Store 

Leftover cinnamon banana bread should be stored in an airtight container or bag on the counter or in the fridge for up to a week. 

To freeze, wrap the cooled loaf in a couple of layers of plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. 

cinnamon banana bread slices on plates next to a jar of cinnamon sticks

More Healthy Bread Recipes You Have to Try: 

sliced cinnamon banana bread on a cutting board with a butter knife.

Healthy Cinnamon Banana Bread

Cinnamon swirled banana bread is sweet, moist, easy to make vegan friendly and dairy free! We are using healthier ingredients that taste just like traditional banana bread!
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
  

Cinnamon Banana Bread Batter

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • ΒΌ cup Coconut Oil measured when in liquid form
  • 1/2 Cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Almond Milk
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3/4 Cup White Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt

Cinnamon Swirl

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Add in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and mix well. Do NOT overmix! Simply stir until moist.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix together cinnamon swirl ingredients.
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Add about half the batter to your pan then half the cinnamon roll batter (NOTE: The batter is very thick! When you add the cinnamon swirl to the middle and top layer of the batter, you’re able to spread it out.)
  • Add the rest of the batter followed by the cinnamon roll mixture and swirl again.
  • Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes, covering with foil halfway through to avoid burning edges. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely before removing, slicing, and serving.

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One Comment

  1. 5 stars
    I had some ripe bananas that needed to be used and this recipe popped into my inbox!
    I had all the ingredients except the white whole wheat flour so I used whole wheat flour and it worked like a charm! Add a little butter or peanut butter and banana to the top and it’s even better! Thanks for sharing amazing recipes!

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