Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread with Brown Butter Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A moist, spiced banana bread swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich brown butter glaze. A cozy twist on classic banana bread. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 (about 1.5 cups) ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup, cooled brown butter
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 1.5 tsp cinnamon. In another bowl, beat mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until smooth. Gradually fold banana mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
3. Step 3: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle evenly with 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar. Top with remaining batter and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
4. Step 4: Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Step 5: While bread cools, whisk brown butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled banana bread and sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar.