Description
This Easy Cranberry Banana Nut Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, with the tartness of cranberries and crunch of walnuts enhancing every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stir until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in walnuts and cranberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften before adding.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Try adding orange zest for a bright, citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
