Banana Cranberry Bread Recipe Dried Cranberries

I’ve swapped out the chocolate chips for fresh cranberries, added in a touch of orange zest and a dash of almond extract. It’s all the flavors I love in the fall and winter months combined together.

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this banana bread with cranberries. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the recipe card below.

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My favorite thing about this easy banana bread recipe is that it is all mixed together in ONE BOWL, with just a fork.

Cranberry Banana Bread

This cranberry banana bread recipe makes for a great holiday gift for teachers, neighbors and friends. It’s also just a nice pleasant treat to be served with hot cocoa or tea.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use either variety of cranberries. While fresh cranberries are in season in the fall and winter months, it can sometimes be hard to get your hands on them out of season.

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Cranberry Orange Bread (quick Bread Recipe)

I can’t wait for you to give this delicious Cranberry Banana Bread recipe a try. I know you’re going to love it!

This quick and easy Cranberry Banana Bread recipe is filled with ripe bananas, fresh cranberries and a touch of orange zest for a special holiday treat perfect with cocoa or tea!

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Bread can be frozen for up to 5 months. Let cool completely first, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap, foil and place in zip-close bag before freezing. 

Easiest Cranberry Quick Bread Recipe

Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 59 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 46 mg | Sodium: 221 mg | Potassium: 220 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 34 g | Vitamin A: 343 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 16 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Shawn is the Owner and Creator of I Wash You Dry. She loves to create and share simple, family-friendly recipes. Mom to 5 adorable children and dwells in the desert of Southern Utah.There’s a deliciously sweet, mild banana flavor in the bread itself with little jewels of cranberries flecked throughout to shake things up with their tangy tartness.

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The nuts add fantastic texture to to the bread but if you’re either out of or avoiding nuts entirely, they can 100% be skipped as needed!

Pumpkin Cranberry Banana Bread

When this bread is hot from the oven the cranberries are downright assaulting with their tartness. I’m talking a high-five and a half to the tastebuds here, people! The WOAH-factor mellows as the bread cools. So be sure to give it some time to cool down.

The sticky-sweet glaze mellows the cranberries and gives this cranberry banana bread a total dessert bread vibe. It’s tastes a bit like a breakfast cake when you do this and I have to admit, I’m a fan!

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Sift confectioners sugar into a medium-large bowl. Add heavy cream, one Tablespoon at a time while mixing to reach desired consistency. Stir in vanilla extract and drizzle over cooled bread.

Paleo Cranberry Banana Bread

Recipe is written for a 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Baking time will vary based on size and darkness of loaf pan used, as well as altitude conditions. Adjust as needed.

Calories: 325 kcal , Carbohydrates: 56 g , Protein: 6 g , Fat: 9 g , Saturated Fat: 4 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 40 mg , Sodium: 112 mg , Potassium: 206 mg , Fiber: 2 g , Sugar: 22 g , Vitamin A: 211 IU , Vitamin C: 3 mg , Calcium: 53 mg , Iron: 2 mg

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Dried Cranberry Banana Bread

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.