Cranberry Banana Bread

5 from 1 vote

Homemade banana cranberry bread with walnuts is a great breakfast or dessert to make during the holidays. A Christmas overripe bananas recipe with fresh berries

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread, cranberry, easy, homemade, quick

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

2 bowls
1 9x5 loaf pan

Ingredients

1/2 c butter room temperature
1 c sugar
1 c bananas mashed
1/4 c milk
2 eggs
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1.5 c cranberries fresh, chopped
1/2 c nuts pecans or walnuts, chopped, optional

Instructions

In a bowl mix together flour and baking powder, set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat butter until smooth, then add mashed banana, milk, sugar and eggs. Beat until blended.
Slowly incorporate dry ingredients. Scrape down sides until everything is incorporated well.
Fold in chopped cranberries and nuts. Lightly spray loaf pan with non stick spray or line with parchment paper.
Pour in batter and bake for 1 hour. Test with toothpick to see if middle is no longer wet. If not add another 10 minutes and test again.
Remove, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and set on cooling rack.

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