Easy Cranberry Banana Nut Bread Recipe
This Easy Cranberry Banana Nut Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, with the added tangy sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of walnuts. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ripe Bananas:
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
Sugar Mixture:
1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
Wet Ingredients:
1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-ins:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together bananas, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet mix.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in walnuts and cranberries.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 50–60 mins. Cool, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- If using dried cranberries, soak in warm water for 10 mins before adding.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Enhance with orange zest for a citrusy twist!
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
