Banana Fruit Loaf
Delightfully moist and bursting with natural sweetness, this Banana Fruit Loaf is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for brunches, snack time, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, dried cranberries, raisins, and optional crunchy walnuts, this loaf combines the comforting flavor of classic banana bread with a vibrant fruity twist. Easy to make with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, this recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection in under an hour. A harmonious balance of flavors and textures, it’s a simple yet impressive bake that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. Whether you’re looking for a cozy treat or a creative way to use overripe bananas, this Banana Fruit Loaf is your go-to option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 75 grams dried cranberries
- 75 grams raisins
- 50 grams walnuts (optional), chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or a potato masher.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Add the dried cranberries, raisins, and walnuts (if using). Fold them into the batter evenly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana fruit loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.6 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 590 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3090 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 404.5 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2510 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
