Best 9 Banana Cranberry Walnut Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our collection of irresistible banana, cranberry, and walnut loaf recipes. These delectable treats offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any occasion. From classic to modern variations, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered. Embark on a flavor journey as we explore the irresistible charm of banana, cranberry, and walnut loaves.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY WALNUT BANANA BREAD



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Delicous and moist cranberry walnut banana bread is a sweet and simple loaf bread.

Provided by Angela Allison

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas ((about 3 bananas))
⅓ cup plain fat-free greek yogurt
¼ cup melted butter ((half a stick))
2 large eggs
½ cup brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup sugar
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the mashed bananas, yogurt, butter, eggs, and sugars until well combined. In the same bowl, beat in the flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the dried cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour battter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan and letting cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Pour glaze over cooled loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA CRANBERRY BREAD



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I always have leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving, so I created this recipe which is very moist and delicious.

Provided by LINDA VOLLRATH

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
3 mashed bananas
1 cup cranberry sauce
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, and mix in bananas, cranberry sauce, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually blend flour mixture into the banana mixture. Fold in walnuts. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

BANANA CRANBERRY WALNUT LOAF



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Just a DELISH BANANA BREAD LOAF, look NO further! This is flavorful and very moist loaf. From FAMILY FUN MAG., recipe adapted with Berries and Nuts!

Provided by iLuv2cook 2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweet butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, rt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ripened banana (approx.2/3 Bananas depending on size)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  • Grease 10x5 Loaf Pan. (smaller may cause spillage in oven by batter overflowing).
  • Sift Flour Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in Bowl (set aside).
  • Mash Bananas, add sour cream then stir to blend (set aside).
  • Cream butter with mixer (I use my Kitchenaid Mixer), add Sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well, stir in Vanilla Extract.
  • Add Banana/sour cream mixture~ continue to beat 3 minutes.
  • Add Flour Mixture into mixture, continue to beat 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into Loaf Pan and Bake at 325 F (yes this low OT is correct) between 60-75 minutes ~ test with toothpick in center.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Slice ~ Serve ~ Enjoy! Can wrap tightly and store in refrigerator for immediate use or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 198.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD



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Use up the leftover cranberries, freeze the loaf for later. I often make half of this into a loaf and half into small muffins.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter or 1/4-1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries or 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
  • Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Mix sugar and butter in a medium mixing bowl until completely blended.
  • Add banana, milk and eggs, mixing well.
  • Add dry ingredients, mixing just until moist.
  • Stir in nuts and cranberries.
  • Spread batter evenly in the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the bread comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan, cool on rack.

CRANBERRY WALNUT BANANA BREAD



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Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread is a festive take on a delicious banana bread recipe. This is perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter (room temperature)
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed banana (2 to 3 bananas)
¼ cup milk
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries (chopped)
½ cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Beat the butter at medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and add the butter, beating for about 5 minutes or until fluffy. Scrape down the sides again and add the banana, milk, and eggs. Beat until well blended.
  • Stir the baking powder into the flour and then add the flour to the wet ingredients a little at a time, scraping the sides down as needed, until it is just mixed.
  • Stir in the cranberries and nuts.
  • Transfer the batter to the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle returns clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Slice, Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

DOUBLE CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD



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We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to make before the holidays and freeze for last-minute guests or gifts. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and crumbly. Beat in eggs, banana and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup pecans and dried cranberries., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT BREAD



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This Thanksgiving-inspired quick bread recipe comes from Jane Kraemer of Manchester, Connecticut. The mixture of tart cranberry and salty nuts will have everyone reaching for a second slice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until combined. Add egg, and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until combined (dough will appear very dry). Reduce speed to low; beat in orange zest and juice. Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour (tent with foil if top is browning too quickly). Cool in pan 10 minutes; run a knife around edges of loaf, and invert onto a wire rack. Turn top side up; cool completely before slicing.

CRANBERRY BANANA BREAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 8x4-in. loaf pan., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY NUT BREAD I



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A moist quick bread with a faint hint of orange flavor, and the tang of bits of cranberries.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     Cranberry Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the cranberries and walnuts, and stir to coat with flour. Mix together the egg, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your loaf will be. You can use bananas with brown spots or even ones that are starting to get mushy.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately. This is especially important for baking recipes, as even small changes in the amount of ingredients can affect the final product.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is the right size. If the pan is too small, the loaf will overflow. If the pan is too large, the loaf will be too thin.
  • Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Let the loaf cool completely before serving. This will help the loaf to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This banana cranberry walnut loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up ripe bananas. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, this loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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