What is Cinnamon Swirl Bread?
Gluten free cinnamon swirl bread is a quick bread made with gluten free flour and layered with a cinnamon sugar swirl that creates a sweet ribbon throughout the loaf. It does not require yeast or rising time, so it can be mixed and baked quickly. The finished bread is soft, moist, and tender, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Mmmmm. Gluten free cinnamon s w i r l bread. Just saying the words makes my mouth water.
This gluten free cinnamon bread recipe is one of those rare gems — easy to make, incredibly soft, and packed with cinnamon sugar flavor in every bite. Because it’s a gluten free cinnamon bread without yeast, there’s no rising time or complicated steps. It’s truly an easy gluten free cinnamon bread you can bake whenever the craving strikes.
I wish I could say this recipe was my own creation, but this is one of those wonderful reader-shared recipes that I simply had to pass along. Some of the very best gluten free recipes come from my readers who have already baked, tested, and loved them in their own kitchens, and this gluten free cinnamon swirl bread is no exception.
Just look at that texture. The crumb on this gluten free cinnamon loaf is soft, light, and tender — almost like a cross between coffee cake and a classic cinnamon swirl bread. It slices beautifully and stays moist, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
The golden crust adds just enough structure to support the delicate interior, while the cinnamon sugar swirl creates that signature ribbon of flavor running through every slice. As this gluten free cinnamon swirl bread bakes, your kitchen fills with the warm, unmistakable aroma of cinnamon — the kind that makes it nearly impossible to wait before cutting the first slice.
Readers frequently share recipes they’ve adapted using my gfJules Flour, and I love seeing what you’re baking. When Brenda sent her gluten free cinnamon bread recipe along with a photo of her loaf (way back in 2015!), I knew immediately it was something special.
She described it as tasting like crumb cake, and she was absolutely right. When I baked this easy gluten free cinnamon bread myself, it earned instant approval from my gluten-eating family — always the ultimate test.
One of the best things about this gluten free cinnamon swirl bread is how simple it is. It uses everyday pantry ingredients and comes together quickly, making it perfect whether you’re new to gluten free baking or looking for a reliable gluten free cinnamon loaf recipe you’ll return to again and again.
Even better, this gluten free cinnamon bread can easily be made dairy-free or vegan with simple substitutions, making it a versatile option for many dietary needs.
Check out the simple ingredients in this recipe — I bet if you’re a smart cookie, and if you bake even just a little, you already have these ingredients in your kitchen right now!
Which means you can bake this easy recipe right now!
With its tender crumb, beautiful cinnamon sugar swirl, and easy preparation, this gluten free cinnamon swirl bread is the kind of recipe that reminds you just how good gluten free baking can be.
What Are Other Gluten Free Cinnamon Bread Recipes?
If you’re in the mood for other cinnamon-y bread recipes, try my Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Bread with yeast (tastes like Pepperidge Farm!) or Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Loaf in Oven or Bread Machine or even Gluten Free Coffee Cake Muffins for something cinnamon-y and portable!
Just use the search bar at the top of every page and I bet you’ll find your next favorite recipe!
Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread
Ingredients
Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Recipe submission from Brenda W. (Jules' notes in parenthesis)
- 2 (270) cups (grams) gfJules® All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg slightly beaten (1 Tbs. aquafaba works well as a sub)
- 1 cup coconut milk beverage not canned – (“or the kind from a cow,” says Brenda)
- 1/3 cup solid coconut oil or vegetable oil (I used Spectrum® Organic Coconut Oil)
Topping for center of bread:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (static) or 325° F (convection).
- Oil and lightly flour with gfJules Flour a loaf pan (I recommend a 9×5 pan or 4 mini loaf pans).
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil and egg/sub.
- Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl together with the milk, stirring just until smooth. The batter will be very thick and will become thicker as it sits, so work to get it into the pan quickly.
- Fill prepared pan with half of the batter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter until it is entirely covered. Try not to spread all the way to the outside edges if you want the "smile" effect on the bread.
- Pour remaining batter on top, smooth with a rubber spatula. If desired, sprinkle with additional cinnamon-sugar to top the bread.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
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Notes
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.
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I hope you love this recipe — I’d love to see one of your favorite recipes that you’ve converted to gluten free with my gfJules Flour, too!
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Making this tomorrow for a friend; can this be baked in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan instead of a loaf pan? Thanks!
What a sweet idea for your friend! And I think it would work quite well in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan, you will just have to watch closely to adjust the bake times, as it should bake more quickly for you. Let me know how it goes!
~jules