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The Nerd *loves* banana nut bread, and this version adds cinnamon and sugar for a yummy twist on a classic.
Cinnamon Sugar Banana Bread
Adapted From: Our Own Ordinary
Ingredients:
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4 very ripe bananas
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sugar mixed with 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Peel the bananas and add them to a bowl. Mash them with a fork or spatula.
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Add the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla to the bananas and mix with a rubber spatula.
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Sprinkle the baking soda and salt on top of the banana mixture.
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Slowly stir in the flour, making sure it is well incorporated.
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Mix in the walnuts and raisins.
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Pour half the batter into a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle 2/3 of the cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of that.
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Pour in the rest of the batter and sprinkle the left-over cinnamon/sugar on top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve!
Thanks for looking!