Snickerdoodle Banana Bread

Snickerdoodle cookies meet banana bread in this soft, cinnamon-sugar-coated loaf that tastes like a hug in every bite! 🍞💛 It’s got the sweet, cozy flavors of a classic snickerdoodle, combined with moist, buttery banana bread—plus a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust on top that makes it completely irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a little late-night treat!

Let’s get baking! 🎉

What You’ll Need

Banana Bread:

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg
⅓ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup milk

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of baking powder, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of milk, a small plate of extra granulated sugar, and a small plate of extra cinnamon. Each ingredient is stored in a jar or placed on a small plate with no labels.

Pro Tips

Use overripe bananas—the softer and sweeter, the better! 🍌
Coat the loaf pan in cinnamon sugar for an extra crunchy crust.
Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined for a fluffy loaf.
For extra flavor, swirl some cinnamon-sugar into the batter before baking.
Let it cool before slicing so the crust stays crisp!

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Fork (for mashing bananas)
Loaf pan
Spoon or spatula
Oven

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.

ripe bananas being mashed with a fork in a small bowl until smooth and creamy

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and milk being whisked together in a bowl until fully combined

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together, stirring just until combined.

banana bread batter being mixed in a bowl with a spatula, with flour streaks still visible before fully combined

Step 5: Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush melted butter on top of the batter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly.

a small bowl of cinnamon-sugar mix, with a spoon sprinkling it over the banana bread batter in a loaf pan

Step 6: Bake the Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

snickerdoodle banana bread baking in a modern stainless steel oven, the golden-brown crust forming on top

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

a freshly baked snickerdoodle banana bread loaf cooling on a wire rack, with a crispy cinnamon-sugar crust on top

Leftovers & Storage

Store at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months—just thaw and enjoy!

Wrap-Up

If you love snickerdoodles and banana bread, this cozy, cinnamon-sugar-coated loaf is a must-try! If you make it, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! Happy baking! 🍞✨