Pat's Cranberry Banana Bread
Brighten your mornings or add a festive twist to any gathering with Pat’s Cranberry Banana Bread, a delightful fusion of sweet and tart flavors. This moist and tender quick bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the vibrant tang of fresh or frozen cranberries, creating a perfect balance in every bite. A hint of vanilla and the optional crunch of walnuts elevate the classic banana bread to a whole new level of deliciousness. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether you're baking for the holidays or satisfying a year-round craving, this easy recipe offers a comforting homemade twist that's sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 medium Ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed in the batter.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 8
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Banana Bread!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1192.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3216.9 |
| Total Fat 147.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 67.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 477.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2387.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 449.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 205.9g | |
| Protein 47.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2039.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories