Holiday Banana Loaf

Embrace the warm, festive aromas of the season with this irresistible Holiday Banana Loaf! Made with sweet, ripe bananas and infused with cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist and flavorful quick bread is the perfect addition to your holiday table. A touch of brown sugar adds rich caramel notes, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts and dried cranberries bring delightful texture and a festive flair to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting to loved ones. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese for a comforting treat that embodies holiday cheer.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cups dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir well.

Step 4

Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries for added texture and holiday flair.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 11

Slice and serve as-is, or with a smear of butter or cream cheese for an extra treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1214.1 grams (1214.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3622

Total Fat 149.30g	191%
Saturated Fat 68.60g	343%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 2837mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 541.30g	197%
Dietary Fiber 26.80g	96%
Total Sugars 297.10g
Protein 53.20g	106%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 2253mg	48%

*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: 36.1%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 58.2%