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Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread

Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread That'll Brighten Your Day

This Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with cranberries and white chocolate, creating a festive and comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 pieces ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs or replace with 2 flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free 1:1 blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • 1 pinch salt pinch of sea salt
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries fresh cranberries also work
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or regular chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3-4 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and stir in granulated sugar.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup of butter and mix it with the banana mixture along with 2 eggs.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the banana mixture.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of dried cranberries and 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft texture. Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or spices for a personalized touch.

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