Cranberry Banana Loaf
Delightfully moist and bursting with holiday-inspired flavors, this Cranberry Banana Loaf is the perfect fusion of tart cranberries and sweet, ripe bananas. Balanced with warm notes of cinnamon and the option to add crunchy walnuts or pecans, this easy-to-make quick bread is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Made with simple pantry staples, it comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection. Whether served plain or with a smear of butter or cream cheese, this loaf is sure to impress. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or cozy weekend baking, this recipe brings a comforting twist to classic banana bread while using fresh or frozen cranberries for that zesty punch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 3 medium Ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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 bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts (if using) until evenly incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve on its own or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.2 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.5 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2438 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 514.9 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2227 mg | 47% | |
*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.
