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A slice of buttered banana bread with walnuts and cranberries in front of a stack of more slices.

Cranberry Banana Nut Bread

Maureen Reynolds
Indulge in the perfect combination of tart cranberries, sweet bananas, and crunchy walnuts with this delicious recipe for Cranberry Banana Nut Bread. Easy and ready for the oven in under 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Muffins, Loaves and Scones
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour spooned in and levelled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or light olive oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 3 medium
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Over a large mixing bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar, and stir until well combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl combine beaten egg, oil, milk and mashed banana.
  • Pour banana mixture over flour mixture and gently stir 3 or 4 times, just until mixture starts to come together. Add cranberries and walnuts and continue to stir just until combined and no streaks of flour remain. DO NOT OVER MIX.
  • Transfer to prepared loaf pan and sprinkle a few extra cranberries and chopped nuts over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, until tester comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra plump cranberries, soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes, drain and thoroughly dry before adding to the recipe.
Allow to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost at room temperature before serving.
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