Holiday Banana Bread

Infused with the warm, festive flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried cranberries, this Holiday Banana Bread is the ultimate seasonal treat that brings comfort and joy to your table. Made with three ripe bananas, a touch of brown sugar, and optional chopped walnuts for added texture, this moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for cozy holiday mornings or as a thoughtful gift. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple one-bowl method, it's an easy yet impressive recipe that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese and let the holiday spirit shine through every delicious slice. Perfectly moist, mildly spiced, and brimming with festive flair—this is banana bread like you've never had before!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) and dried cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Stir in the milk to adjust the consistency of the batter if needed—it should be thick but pourable.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Slice and enjoy your Holiday Banana Bread plain, or serve it with a dollop of butter or cream cheese for an extra treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1048.9 grams (1048.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2794

Total Fat 101.40g	130%
Saturated Fat 35.80g	179%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 497mg	166%
Sodium 2639mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 447.00g	163%
Dietary Fiber 26.00g	93%
Total Sugars 248.60g
Protein 46.20g	92%

Vitamin D 87IU	433%
Calcium 246mg	19%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 2192mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.6%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 62.0%