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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Quickbread Recipes

    Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

    Published: Mar 22, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2025 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is super moist and packed with overripe bananas and cinnamon. It is easy to make and requires just 10 ingredients!

    A slice of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a white plate with a bite taken out of it.

    I love baking with bananas! They lend the most delicious flavor and texture to baked goods. And, I have so many banana recipes to prove it from Vegan Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting, Vegan Banana Brownies and even Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread.

    But, toady I want to share a classic: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. This recipe is everything you love about banana bread and more. It is packed with overripe banana and bakes up incredibly moist and tender. Plus, the batter layered with a delicious cinnamon swirl which makes this recipe a home run.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Expert Recipe Tips
    • Looking for More Easy Baking Recipes?
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • This recipe is super easy, so it's perfect for beginner bakers.
    • And it requires simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
    • This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is dairy-free and completely vegan, so anyone can enjoy it.
    • It is moist and tender and packed with banana and cinnamon.
    • And most importantly, it is absolutely delicious!

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients needed for this recipe in small bowls on a marble surface.

    Overripe Bananas: When you bake with bananas, in any recipe from Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies to Chocolate Banana Muffins, they need to be super brown and spotty. If your bananas are just yellow, they are not sweet or flavorful enough yet.

    Canola Oil: Any neutral oil like vegetable or grape seed oil will work. Do not substitute coconut oil.

    Agave Nectar: Agave nectar is a liquid sweetener made from the agave plant. is in the baking aisle of your grocery store. Or you can find it online!

    Non-Dairy Milk: I used oat milk, but any non-dairy milk will work.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    The cinnamon swirl mixture in a small cup.

    Step 1. First, make the cinnamon swirl! In a small bowl, combine agave nectar, flour, cinnamon and salt.

    Mix to combine and set aside.

    Wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, granulated sugar, canola oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla. Mix well with a rubber spatula.

    Banana bread batter in a mixing bowl with a spatula inside.

    Step 3. Then, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix just until the batter forms.

    Banana bread batter at the bottom of a loaf pan with cinnamon swirl drizzles on top.

    Step 4. Scoop a third of the banana bread batter into the bottom of a prepared loaf pan.

    Then, drizzle two heaped tablespoons of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter.

    Banana bread batter swirled with cinnamon drizzle in a loaf pan ready to be baked.

    Step 5. Repeat two more times with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.

    Then, use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the banana bread batter.

    Baked loaf on a wooden surface.

    Step 6. Bake the loaf in a 350* F oven for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

    Allow the loaf to cool before slicing and serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    How should I store this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread?

    To store, slice the loaf and place the slices into an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    Or freeze for up to a month.

    Which agave is best for baking?

    I like to use light agave nectar for baking. Light refers to the color of the agave nectar. It has a neutral but warm flavor, similar to brown sugar.

    What is the best loaf pan?

    I love this loaf pan by USA Pans.

    Expert Recipe Tips

    Don't over mix the batter! Mix only until the batter forms, then stop. Over mixing can cause your banana bread to be tough.

    When using the butter knife with swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter, don't mix it into the batter too much! You want to see the cinnamon swirl throughout the loaf.

    A cross-section of Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread on a wooden cutting board.

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    If you tried this Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

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    A slice of cinnamon swirl banana bread on a white plate with a gold fork.

    Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

    Megan Calipari
    This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is super moist and packed with overripe bananas and cinnamon. It is easy to make and requires just 10 ingredients!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 Slices
    Calories 189 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 8 ½ X 4 ½ Loaf Pan
    • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
    • 1 Rubber Spatula
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    For the Cinnamon Swirl

    • ⅓ Cup Light Agave Nectar see note
    • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
    • ¼ tsp salt

    For the Banana Bread Batter

    • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 ½ Cup Mashed Overripe Banana About 3 medium bananas
    • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cups Canola Oil
    • ⅓ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
    • 1 tsp Vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350* F. Prepare an 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan with pan spray or rub with coconut oil and insert a parchment sling for easy removal.

    Make the Cinnamon Swirl

    • In a small bowl, combine the agave nectar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Stir well to combine and set aside.
      ⅓ Cup Light Agave Nectar, 2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour, ¼ teaspoon salt

    Make the Banana Bread

    • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
      2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, oil, sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla. Stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until the batter is formed.
      1 ½ Cup Mashed Overripe Banana, ½ Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ Cups Canola Oil, ⅓ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • Add about ⅓ of the banana bread batter to the prepared loaf pan. Gently spread so it covers the bottom of the pan. Drizzle 2 heaping tablespoons of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter.
    • Repeat thee layering two more times, making sure to top the loaf with a drizzle of cinnamon mixture. Then, use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture with the batter.
    • Bake in a 350* oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
    • Allow the banana bread to cool for 30 minutes before removing it from it's pan to slice and serve.

    Notes

    Light agave refers to the color!
    Don't over mix the batter! Mix only until the batter forms, then stop. Over mixing can cause your banana bread to be tough.
    When using the butter knife with swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter, don't mix it into the batter too much! You want to see the cinnamon swirl throughout the loaf.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SliceCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 199mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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