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Cranberry orange banana bread sliced on a wooden board.

Cranberry Orange Banana Bread

Elisa
This Cranberry Orange Banana Bread combines ripe bananas, tart cranberries, and fresh orange zest for a moist, festive loaf. A perfect treat for brunch, holidays, or cozy mornings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest about 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon flour for tossing cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, beat melted butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, bananas, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix well.
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold into the batter.
  • Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Dried cranberries can be substituted; soak them first.
Frozen cranberries do not need thawing.
Coconut oil can replace butter for dairy-free version.
Fresh orange zest gives the best flavor burst!

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3.2gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 215mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 18g
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