Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors with this Cranberry Banana Nut Bread, a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. This quick bread recipe combines ripe, naturally sweet bananas with bursts of tart cranberries and a satisfying crunch from chopped walnuts or pecans. With its moist and tender crumb, every slice is packed with comforting flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of hands-on time and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Enjoy it warm from the oven or store it for later—it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Fresh or dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.25 cup Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, and lightly dust it with flour, tapping out the excess.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.

Step 4

Add the mashed bananas to the butter-sugar mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until the wet ingredients are well blended.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 8

Fold in the cranberries and chopped walnuts, evenly distributing them throughout the batter.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 11

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.

Step 12

Slice and serve the bread warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1335.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3661.5

Total Fat 170.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 635.8mg	0%
Sodium 2623.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 499.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 257.9g
Protein 60.0g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 280.6mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2295.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 53.0%