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Cherry Banana Bread

Moist Cherry Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day

This Cherry Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet, overripe bananas and tangy cherries, sure to brighten your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, can substitute with nutmeg.
  • 3-4 Very Ripe Bananas Look for brown spots.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
  • ⅓ cup Neutral Oil Or melted butter.
  • 2 Large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative.
  • ½ cup Plain Yogurt Can use sour cream or dairy-free yogurt.
  • 1 cup Dried Tart Cherries Or fresh/frozen; plump dried cherries for texture.
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional for added crunch.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3 to 4 very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  3. Whisk in 1 cup of granulated sugar, ⅓ cup of neutral oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of plain yogurt into the mashed bananas.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of dried tart cherries (or fresh/frozen) and optional nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Keep leftovers in an airtight container.

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