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Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread

Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread is a festive take on a delicious banana bread recipe. This is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mashed banana 2 to 3 bananas
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat the butter at medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and add the sugar beating for about 5 minutes or until fluffy. Scrape down the sides again and add the banana, milk, and eggs. Beat until well blended.
  • Stir the baking powder into the flour and then add the flour to the wet ingredients a little at a time, scraping the sides down as needed, until it is just mixed.
  • Stir in the cranberries and nuts.
  • Transfer the batter to the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle returns clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Switch out the ingredients for making this bread. For example, if you don't want cranberry bread, then add raisins. You can keep it strictly banana bread or add your favorite fruit. Don't be afraid to get creative.
  • Be careful not to overmix your batter. You want to stir until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough bread.
  • Make sure your bananas are extra ripe for this recipe so the bread has a nice banana flavor.
  • This loaf of bread is also great topped with a quick vanilla icing.
  • Store this bread on the counter for up to one week.
  • This fruity banana bread is great in the freezer also. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg