Indulge in the perfect blend of cranberries, bananas, and oats with this delightful and nutritious cranberry banana oat bread. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this homemade bread is moist, flavorful, and makes for a great breakfast or snack option. The combination of tangy cranberries and sweet bananas creates a harmony of flavors, while the addition of oats adds a lovely texture. This recipe is easy to follow even for beginner bakers, and the end result is a tasty loaf of bread that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Cranberries are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, making this bread not only tasty but also nutritious.
The combination of cranberries and bananas adds a delightful burst of flavors to this classic oat bread recipe.
You can freeze this bread for up to 3 months, allowing you to enjoy its deliciousness later on.
This recipe can easily be doubled to make two loaves if you want to share or have leftovers for later.