Cranberry Bliss Banana Bread 🍌🍞

Cranberry Banana Bread Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
🥖 Yield: 1 loaf

Description:

Got some leftover cranberries? Don’t let them go to waste! Whip up this delightful Cranberry Banana Bread and savor the fruity flavors. Plus, it freezes well, making it perfect for future cravings. You can even divide the batter to create a loaf and some tasty muffins!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bread will bake evenly and thoroughly.

2. Prepare the Pan: Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. This prevents the bread from sticking to the pan.

3. Mix Sugar and Butter: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter (or margarine) until they are completely blended. You can use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon for this step.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the ripe banana, milk, and eggs to the sugar-butter mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined. This creates a creamy and flavorful base for your bread.

5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense texture.

6. Fold in Nuts and Cranberries: Gently stir in the chopped walnuts and cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. The nuts add a delightful crunch, while the cranberries provide bursts of tartness.

7. Transfer to Loaf Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top for a uniform appearance.

8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. This ensures that the bread is fully cooked and baked to perfection.

9. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve this delicious Cranberry Banana Bread.

This recipe yields a delightful loaf of bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Enjoy the fruity flavors of bananas and cranberries in every bite!