Holiday Banana Bread
Infused with the warm, festive flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried cranberries, this Holiday Banana Bread is the ultimate seasonal treat that brings comfort and joy to your table. Made with three ripe bananas, a touch of brown sugar, and optional chopped walnuts for added texture, this moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for cozy holiday mornings or as a thoughtful gift. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple one-bowl method, it's an easy yet impressive recipe that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese and let the holiday spirit shine through every delicious slice. Perfectly moist, mildly spiced, and brimming with festive flair—this is banana bread like you've never had before!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.
Melt the unsalted butter and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) and dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Stir in the milk to adjust the consistency of the batter if needed—it should be thick but pourable.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy your Holiday Banana Bread plain, or serve it with a dollop of butter or cream cheese for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2639 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 447.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.2 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2192 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.
