Festive Cranberry Banana Bread

Celebrate the holiday season with a slice of Festive Cranberry Banana Bread, a delightful twist on traditional banana bread that’s brimming with warm spices and bursts of tangy cranberries. Perfectly moist and naturally sweetened by overripe bananas, this easy-to-make loaf combines comforting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with the vibrant tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries. Optional crunchy walnuts or pecans add a nutty depth, making each bite irresistibly textured. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for gift-giving, holiday breakfasts, or a cozy snack with your favorite hot beverage. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply indulging yourself, this banana bread is a festive treat you’ll want to bake again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large Overripe bananas
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cup Walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, and mix until well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the cranberries and walnuts (if using) gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and enjoy your festive cranberry banana bread with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1229.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2864.1

Total Fat 96.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 343.5mg	0%
Sodium 2579.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 250.7g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 219.0mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2397.2mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 65.1%