Dried Blueberry Cranberry Or Apricot Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This award-winning recipe, adapted from Better Homes and Gardens, delivers moist and flavorful banana nut bread with a delightful twist! Choose your favorite dried fruit: tart cranberries, sweet blueberries, or exotic apricots. Each bite is bursting with juicy fruit and crunchy nuts, making this bread perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing classic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1779.5 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dried Blueberry Cranberry Or Apricot Banana Nut Bread

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How to Make Dried Blueberry Cranberry Or Apricot Banana Nut Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2-inch loaf pans.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, or using a stand mixer, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Mash 3 ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or a mix).
  7. Fold in 1 cup dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or diced apricots).
  8. Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

550g

Fat

165g

Carbs

89g

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