Banana Cranberry Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in the cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 1 slice (approx.)
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fat: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and dense
• Sweet and tangy
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "This banana cranberry bread is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It's so moist and fluffy."
• "I love the addition of cranberries to this recipe. It gives it a unique and festive flavor."
• "This is my new go-to banana bread recipe. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure your banana bread is moist, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and moister the bread will be.
• Be sure not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread.
• If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake this bread in an 8x8-inch square pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly (it may take a few minutes less).