Christmas Banana Bread
Infused with warm holiday spices and festive flavors, Christmas Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic treat that’s perfect for the season. This moist and tender loaf combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of brown sugar, the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and the zesty brightness of orange zest. Every bite is studded with tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans or walnuts, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, this bread bakes to golden perfection and fills your home with the comforting aroma of Christmas. Whether served as a cozy breakfast, holiday snack, or an edible gift, this banana bread brings festive cheer to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature. The Christmas Banana Bread can also be wrapped and stored for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.5 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.3 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 286.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2237 mg | 48% | |
*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.
