Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze
A moist and sweet banana bread infused with warm spices, topped with a creamy cinnamon glaze. This american-inspired recipe ready in about 75 minutes pairs medium, mashed ripe bananas, flour, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, mashed ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup, melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup glaze (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mash bananas. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and milk; mix until smooth.
- Step 3: Stir in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Step 4: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 5: For the glaze, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (15 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, mashed ripe bananas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Banco Banana Bread with Cinnamon Glaze?
American mains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
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Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 60-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
