Cranberry Banana Bread Recipe

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“Studded with cranberries and nuts, these moist golden loaves make wonderful breakfast treats and gifts for grateful friends. I experimented for years, and this recipe is near perfection!” Eva Rider - Montgomery, Alabama

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Cranberry Banana Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
25 50 75

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 2 whole crackers)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas. Combine the flour, cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 230 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Banana Bread in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p35

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Banana Basics

Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.

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Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by jessicabustard

Very good bread. I added applesauce to mine


Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by Born in 1940

Would make a good present. I put walnut halves on top to decorate. I used vegetable oil. It was pretty and delicious.


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by lacourtney

I really enjoyed all the flavors and textures of the fruit and nuts.


Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2009 by amandagailedenfield

It makes a great Christmas gift. We love it.


Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2009 by jbillitti

Moist & delicious; it's a keeper


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by dee12cook

this will be a new addition to my holiday baking every year. Tasted soooo good. everyone loved it.

 
 
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