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Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

A moist and tender banana bread with a generous cinnamon swirl, slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot for easy preparation and ultimate flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 mashed, about 1.5 cups
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs 2 at room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk 1 extra for moisture
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large mixing bowl,
  • Small bowl
  • whisk or spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, 1 tsp all-purpose flour, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Mix until it forms a thick, cohesive paste. Set aside.
Prepare the Batter
  1. Prepare the Batter
  2. Grease the slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal if desired.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully emulsified.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream (or yogurt) until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Assemble and Cook
  1. Assemble and Cook
  2. Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased slow cooker.
  3. Spoon about two-thirds of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter. Gently swirl with a knife 2-3 times to create a marbled effect.
  4. Pour the remaining batter over the swirl layer.
  5. Top with the remaining one-third of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Gently swirl once more.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove the lid and let it cool completely in the slow cooker (about 1 hour) or transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. If you live at high altitude, increase liquid slightly. Freezer-friendly: wrap individual slices and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave or oven. Use pure vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
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