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Cranberry Banana Bread

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By: IsabelPosted: 12/13/16

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This Cinnamon Cranberry Crunch Banana Bread is super moist, fluffy, filled with cranberries and topped with a granola crumble. Perfect for the holidays!

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimplySatisfying #CollectiveBias

Happy holidays!

The countdown to when I visit my family in Oklahoma has officially begun – only 4 more days until I get to see my parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. I seriously can’t wait. Buuut since I have to, I think I have just enough time to share the holiday recipe that is sure to bring everyone together this season.

Let me introduce you to your new favorite baked good – Cranberry Banana Bread with Cinnamon Granola Crunch. It’s made with mashed bananas and fresh cranberries, is topped with a crunchy granola streusel, has plenty of cinnamon for a little Mexican touch and it’s easy to make.

After having a slice of this bread, I guarantee you will be a:

  1. granola addict
  2. cranberry fiend

Hey, there are worse things to be.

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

The best part of this recipe? Definitely the granola streusel topping I made using Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almond. I mean, just look at those mouthwatering crunchy clusters.

Ever had a muffin or a slice of bread that claimed it had a crunchy crumb topping, but all it did was leave you wanting more? Yeah, not this bread. Not with this topping. The Quaker® Simply Granola makes a thick crust on the top of the loaf that is so satisfying and filling, the only thing that makes it better is enjoying it with friends and loved ones.

Even John told me that he plans on making a loaf on Christmas morning for his parents. Now that’s a compliment.

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

While this recipe isn’t exactly Mexican, I couldn’t help but add a little Mexican touch to this by adding two heaping teaspoons of cinnamon into the crunchy Quaker® Simply Granola topping. It helps add even more depth and flavor to the bread that makes it simply irresistible.

A slice of this cranberry banana bread + a big ol’ glass of milk = one happy Isabel. My parents and sisters would prefer this with a hot cup of coffee, but for me, it depends on the mood. Milk is good at night. Coffee is good in the morning. Otherwise, I’m up with the cats until 4:00am and that’s not good for anyone.

This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

Looking for more desserts? Try these!

  • Mexican Black Bean Blender Brownies
  • Cinnamon Honey Fig Scones
  • Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones)
  • Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Biscotti

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3.90 from 10 votes

Cranberry Banana Bread

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This Cinnamon Cranberry Crunch Banana Bread is super moist, fluffy, filled with cranberries and topped with a granola crumble. Perfect for the holidays!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total : 1 hour 15 minutes
This Cranberry Banana Bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

Ingredients

For the bread

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (butter can also be used)
  • 1 cup mashed banana, about 2 medium bananas
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries

For the granola topping

  • 1 cup Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

For the bread

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a bread loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sugar and melted coconut oil until well combined.
  • Add in the mashed bananas, milk, eggs, vanilla extract and mix together. 
  • Then add in the flour and baking powder and mix until all the dry and wet ingredients are well combined. Fold in the cranberries and pour batter into the greased bread pan.
  • Top batter with the cinnamon granola topping and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

For the topping

  • In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until everything is moistened by the butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice Calories: 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates: 59g (20%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) Sodium: 68mg (3%) Potassium: 169mg (5%) Fiber: 4g (16%) Sugar: 30g (33%) Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) Vitamin C: 5.8mg (7%) Calcium: 30mg (3%) Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Dessert
This Cinnamon Cranberry Crunch Banana Bread is super moist, fluffy, filled with cranberries and topped with a granola crumble. Perfect for the holidays!
Did you Make my Cranberry Banana Bread?Leave a comment below and tag @isabeleats on social media!
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All of the products in this post, including the Quaker® Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almond, were purchased here at my local Walmart. You can find the exact granola I used in the cereal aisle. And you’ll know it’s Quaker® because it’s the box with the cutest little jolly man on it. 🙂 Love it.

I bought my Quaker® Simply Granola at my local Walmart.

This cranberry banana bread topped with a cinnamon granola crunch is super moist, fluffy and filled with cranberries. Perfect for the holidays!

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  1. Mary Jo Pierce says

    Posted on 11/13 at 7:23 pm

    Yum 5-star Yum! thank you for adding banana measurement beyond 2 bananas … I had to use three. Size is objective.

    And I added a pinch of salt. Is there a reason salt is not part of the ingredients.

    Added walnuts – family preference.

    Thank you for website, pictures, explanations, and print recipe.

    Reply
  2. Arnold Goswami says

    Posted on 10/22 at 5:48 am

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    Reply
  3. Tama says

    Posted on 12/16 at 6:47 pm

    Wondering if canola oil can be used instead of butter or coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 2/2 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Tama! Yes, it can!

      Reply
  4. Renee Roth says

    Posted on 12/7 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    OMG, this was so delicious! I used melted butter, not coconut oil. I also added toasted chopped walnuts and it was fantastic! I had leftover streussel in my freezer that was similar, so I used that instead. I will definitely make it again. May try as muffins at some point.

    Reply
  5. Ginnette says

    Posted on 3/16 at 10:32 am

    Hello, I dont have this granola in my country, I do have quaker but only the oats… any suggestios on making homemade granola?

    Reply
  6. steph says

    Posted on 12/6 at 12:00 pm

    could i sub plain oats and nuts for the granola in the topping?

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 5/14 at 3:07 pm

      Yes, I think you could. I’ve never tested the recipe that way but it sounds like it could work.

      Reply
  7. Kate says

    Posted on 7/9 at 12:19 pm

    Hi. Can you use canned blueberries with this recipe instead of cranberries? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 7/15 at 11:44 am

      Hi Kate, I’ve never used canned blueberries but I think it should work. Just be sure to drain any liquid from the canned fruit before adding it. Let me know if it works!

      Reply
  8. Lynne says

    Posted on 9/23 at 12:29 pm

    Can you use dried cranberries? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 9/28 at 9:43 am

      I haven’t made it using dried cranberries, but I think you could and it would still turn out great.

      Reply
  9. Nina says

    Posted on 1/8 at 12:10 pm

    Sounds awesome, love the fruit combination. Can frozen cranberries be used?

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 1/8 at 8:14 pm

      Hi, Nina. Yes, you can use frozen strawberries. I actually made a second batch after Christmas using frozen cranberries and it turned out great!

      Reply
  10. Becky Witcher says

    Posted on 12/27 at 12:01 pm

    do you really mean 15 cups of cranberries???

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 1/2 at 10:17 pm

      Oh no! Becky, it’s 1.5 cups, not 15 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jamie | A Sassy Spoon says

    Posted on 12/18 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love banana bread! I can only imagine how delicious this version must be!

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 12/21 at 2:41 pm

      Girrrrlll, it is LIFE. CHANGING.

      Reply
  12. Marylou Taylor says

    Posted on 12/17 at 4:24 pm

    I may try this with coconut flour. I looked up a conversion instruction and I think I would have to use 12 eggs…but I’m will to try that. I’ll let you know if it works.;

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 12/21 at 2:41 pm

      Yes! Let me know if that works. I’d love to add it to the notes section if it does. 🙂 Thanks, Marylou!

      Reply
  13. Ellie | Hungry by Nature says

    Posted on 12/13 at 10:51 am

    I’ve been waiting for you to post this ever since I say your instagram – this looks divine!

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 12/15 at 8:24 am

      Thank you so much, Ellie! I’m so proud of this recipe. It’s one of those that I thought would be good, but when I tried it, it surpassed all my expectations. Seriously the best sweet bread I’ve ever made.

      Reply

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