Take your classic banana bread recipe to the next level! This Snickerdoodle Banana Bread recipe has a crunchy top coating of cinnamon and sugar, a real crowd pleaser!
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Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread
When it comes to cookies, Snickerdoodles are hands down one of my favorites. Followed by Oatmeal Scotchies, Oatmeal Raisin cookies then Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Today, I’ve taken my favorite Classic Banana Bread recipe and gave it a good Snickerdoodle twist.
I not only added a little extra cinnamon to the bread, but I coated it in a cinnamon and sugar topping. Much like Amish friendship bread, I greased the bread pans and gave a THICK coating of cinnamon sugar before adding the batter.
Once the bread pans were filled with batter, I then poured sprinkled a generous amount of cinnamon sugar to the top before baking. This creates the sweet crust you see in the photos!
Spread on a layer of whipped butter and grab a cup of coffee and this my friends is my favorite way to start the day.
- Just simple baking ingredients needed. You probably have everything on hand already!
- Makes TWO loaves – one to store in the freezer for later or to share with a friend or neighbor!
- A new fun way to use up those ripe bananas!
I love combining favorite flavors in one bread. Much like this pumpkin banana bread and this pumpkin zucchini bread!
Ingredient Notes
Reminder
Scroll to the bottom of the blog post for the full ingredient list with measurements and directions!
- Butter – I use unsalted butter in all of my baking in order to control the amount of sodium. Be sure to let it soften. If you only have salted butter, that’s fine, just reduce the salt in the recipe to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Milk – Skim milk, 1%, 2% or whole milk all work fine here. Use what you have on hand.
- Flour – Regular all-purpose flour works great here, just be sure to measure the flour correctly. You could also use white wheat flour or a mixture of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, but the bread might be slightly more dense.
- Bananas – Over ripe bananas with speckled or black skins are best for sweet, moist bread. If your bananas aren’t ready, use our tutorial on how to ripen bananas in 20 minutes.
- Cinnamon Sugar – The cinnamon sugar mixture is used on the bottom of the pan as well as the top of the loaves. This gives the bread an all over crust that’s just divine!
How to Make Snickerdoodle Banana Bread
- Step 1. Prep the pans. Start by greasing your TWO loaf pans generously with baking spray. Add a generous coating of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Set the pans aside and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Step 2. Make the batter. In a large bowl, beat the butter with milk and sugar until blended. Add the eggs and mashed banana and combine completely. Add the dry ingredients. Mix just until blended.
- Step 3. Bake the bread. Pour the batter into the loaf pans. Add a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. Bake for 1 hour.
- Step 4. Cool and enjoy. Remove the pans from the oven and transfer the bread to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before eating.
Tips and Tricks
- Bring the butter to room temperature before starting the recipe. Softened butter is key for blending well into the batter.
- You can mash your bananas using a fork, an electric mixer or a potato masher. Really ripe bananas should mash very easily, with few if any lumps.
- Feel free to add some cinnamon chips as a fun mix-in for this bread. You can find them in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips.
- It’s hard to wait, but this bread is really best enjoyed when it’s cooled completely. Or wait until the next day!
Recipe FAQs
Let the baked bread cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Yes! These loaves freeze beautifully. Let cool completely, wrap in foil and place the loaf in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Label and date it and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature overnight and then enjoy!
Aimee’s Tip
Make a batch of muffins instead of bread! Spray a cupcake tin with baking spray (the kind that has flour in it). Then sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar mix into each muffin cavity.
Fill muffin tin cavities about 2/3 full with the batter, then add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar to the tops of the muffins. Bake for 18-21 minutes then cool.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Instant Pot Banana Bread
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Waffles
- Pancake Bites
- Strawberry Bread
- Snickerdoodle Bars
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Blueberry Buckle
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Snickerdoodle Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large bananas mashed
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 Tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle generously over greased loaf pans (saving the remaining mixture for the tops of the bread). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with milk and sugar until blended. Add eggs and mashed banana and combine completely. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix just until blended.
- Pour evenly into loaf pans. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake for one hour.
- Remove from oven and cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. Store in airtight container for several days, or freeze bread for later use.
Notes
- Make Muffins! Spray a cupcake tin with baking spray (the kind that has flour in it). Then sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar mix into each muffin cavity. Fill muffin tin cavitites about 2/3 full, the add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar to the tops of the muffins. Bake for about 18-21 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan for several minutes, before removing and cooling on a wire rack.
- You can mash your bananas using a fork, an electric mixer or a potato masher. Really ripe bananas should mash very easily, with few if any lumps.
- Feel free to add some cinnamon chips as a fun mix-in for this bread. You can find them in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips.
- It’s hard to wait, but this bread is really best enjoyed when it’s cooled completely. Or wait until the next day!
- Bring the butter to room temperature before starting the recipe. Softened butter is key for blending well into the batter.
- Store cooled bread in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Or freeze bread in freezer ziploc bags for up to 3 months.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
I made this and my granddaughter LOVED it, of course I did too. Easy to make. It makes 2 large loaves.
This is, without a doubt, the best banana bread I’ve ever made! My husband raves about it, and counts it as the best, too! Thanks for a wonderful recipe that I’ll be making over and over.
Just wondering why no vanilla?
I was just wondering…bc I only have 1loaf pan…is there any other pan that would be a good sub for baking this? An 8 x 8? Muffins? Dessert bowls (shortcake) pan?
Hi,
I have been a subscriber for quite awhile & have made several of your recipes.
I have several boxes of Kruestaz Snickerdoodle cookie mixes. Is thee anyway to make a bread or banana bread with these?
Thanks
I love this bread, going to make it for my grandson’s today…have made it before and they love it! Was wondering if you had tried or if you might know if instead of using 2 bread pans, would it work to put all the batter in a bundt or tube pan? How long to bake?
I love this bread, going to make it for my grandson’s today…have made it before and they love it! Was wondering if you had tried or if you might know if instead of using 2 bread pans, would it work to put all the batter in a bundt or tube pan? How long to bake?
I’ve made this recipe a few times now, and it’s always a crowd pleaser! I love the way the smell of baking banana bread fills my house every time. I’ve tried doubling this recipe but have yet to be able to freeze any of it for later use. It is so delicious it doesn’t last long enough!
haha, it does go fast at our house too!
thank you so much tosharing wit us.
I saw this snickerdoodle banana bread on Facebook and I can’t stop thinking about it! I’m just waiting for the bananas to brown so I can make this. I love all your delicious creations.
Oh thank you! I think you’ll really enjoy this recipe 🙂
I made this for my husband to take to work (he’s a firefighter) and he told me it was THE BEST banana bread recipe I have made yet!! My husband actually hid it so that any of the guys that wanted a piece had to come and ask him. He said otherwise if he left it in the firehouse kitchen it would have been devoured within the hour I dropped it off! Thanks for the great recipe!!! The only thing I changed was that I had to halve the recipe to make just one loaf since I only had 2 bananas. This is my new go-to banana bread recipe! And OMG….it made my house smell heavenly while it was baking. I swear I can still smell that amazing banana bread aroma ???? Thank you again for the yummy recipe! Loooooove your blog too!! You are one of my favorite bloggers!
Thank you for the kind words!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe (or should I say your hubby enjoyed it)!!! 🙂
Love the snickerdoodle flavor! That crunchy sugar topping looks so good!
This bread was awesome ! Love the light and fluffy banana bread that is super moist paired with the crunchy cinnamon top. I also love how it makes two loaves . I bake for a family of eight , so most of the time we could use another loaf:)
Two loaves are always needed in my house too 🙂
As if Banana Bread wasn’t delicious already!
Aimee! This is a combination of my two favourite things – I’m in love! Banana just comes alive with cinnamon too. Gorgeous!
I love me some cinnamon in everything. Whenever I make banana bread, I’m sure to throw in some cinnamon, but this takes that flavor to the next level- love it 🙂
I am always up for a good banana bread. Adding all that cinnamon sugar is an awesome idea.
I think so too 😉
This is my DREAM bread! My two favorite flavors and things, in one! Love love love!
Thanks Averie!! I know you have one million banana bread recipes too, so that’s a compliment coming from an expert like you 🙂
I love adding a layer of cinnamon sugar to my pans too before baking any sweet bread! Love that crunchy crust on the top of that amazing banana bread. This would not last long enough to freeze a loaf in our house!
Yeah…I usually make a double batch (4 loaves) 🙂
Cinnamony banana bread is definitely up there as one of life’s greatest baking happy places. That top looks so incredible. Can’t wait to try!