Made By Emily
Breakfast

Banana Cranberry Bread Recipe for Easy Moist Bread

Moist banana cranberry bread sliced and served on a wooden board

Recipe Summary

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Snack/Breakfast
  • Calories: 150

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe medium bananas (about 370 g with peel)
  • 1 egg
  • 100 ml milk
  • 3 g active dry yeast (or baking powder)
  • 150 g all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 g salt
  • 1.5 g ground cinnamon
  • 30 ml melted unsalted butter
  • 80 g dried cranberries, chopped
  • 5 ml olive oil for the pan

Instructions

  1. Break the two ripe bananas into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Add the egg and pour in the milk. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the yeast and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to activate.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well and then set aside.
  5. Pour the melted butter into the banana mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
  6. Add the dry ingredients and mix until there’s no dry flour left, forming a smooth, pourable batter.
  7. Cover the bowl and let the batter rise until it’s doubled in size. If using baking powder, skip this step.
  8. Chop the dried cranberries into smaller pieces. After the batter has risen, gently fold in the cranberries until evenly distributed.
  9. Lightly grease your non-stick pan with olive oil, then pour the batter into the pan and smooth the surface.
  10. Cover with a lid and let it rest for 10 minutes. After this resting period, cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  11. Once the edges are set, carefully loosen and flip the bread over to cook the other side for another 5-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  12. Transfer the bread to a wooden board or serving plate. Enjoy this soft, fluffy bread with sweet cranberries!

Recipe Notes

  • For a sweeter flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
  • Keep your bananas at room temperature for quicker ripening; you can even bake them to speed up the process if needed.
  • Make sure to cook over low heat to ensure it cooks through without burning.

Nutrition Estimate

Each slice contains approximately 150 calories, 3 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates, and 4 g fat (based on 10 slices).