This Banana Bread recipe features a delightful twist with a cranberry orange glaze, adding a burst of flavor to the classic treat. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to your baking repertoire.
The recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, flavorful loaf that pairs wonderfully with the tangy sweetness of the glaze.
Delicious Banana Bread With Cranberry Orange Glaze
This Banana Bread With Cranberry Orange Glaze recipe combines ripe bananas with a hint of orange zest and tart cranberries, resulting in a deliciously moist bread. The glaze enhances the flavor and adds a beautiful finish. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 orange
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour and Add-ins: Gently fold in the flour, cranberries, and orange zest until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the chopped cranberries.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
