Description
Moist, flavorful banana bread studded with tart cranberries and crunchy nuts — a delicious twist on the classic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup oil or melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, sugar, oil (or melted butter), and eggs until well blended and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
- Incorporate Add-ins: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts evenly into the batter for texture and flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Add orange zest to the batter for a bright, festive holiday twist.
- This bread freezes beautifully for up to 3 months; slice before freezing for easy thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
