Banana And Cranberry Bread Recipe
This delicious banana and cranberry bread recipe combines ripe bananas and tart cranberries for a moist, flavorful loaf. Simple to prepare, it features ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and walnuts, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk Or Spoon For Mixing,
- Loaf pan (8×4 or 9×5 inches)
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ultra-ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries coarsely chopped
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding over mixing.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and walnuts or pecans evenly throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.