Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread gives a warming, holiday twist to classic banana bread. A soft and chewy loaf studded with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate—perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert! Keep scrolling to find the recipe.
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Now, there’s never a bad time for a hearty and comforting loaf of banana bread, but here’s a holiday twist on the baked good favorite. The flavor combination of cranberries and white chocolate is so delicious this time of year! This banana bread is suitable for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Honestly, banana pairs well with so many other flavors. If you’re looking for other delicious breads to serve up this holiday season—or any time!—then check out my Honey Vanilla and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip banana bread recipes as well as my Dessert Breads.
This banana bread is so soft, chewy and hearty. The flavor combination of slightly tart dried cranberries with sweet white chocolate is so satisfying. Plus, it adds a layer of depth that traditional banana bread simply does not have. Looking for an added crunch factor? Then, I recommend adding in chopped walnuts or pecans.
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Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread gives a warming, holiday twist to classic banana bread. A soft and chewy loaf studded with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate—perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 55
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 medium or 2 large bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries + more for topping
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips + more for topping
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 8½x4½ inch loaf pan
- In a large bowl whisk together mashed banana, butter, maple syrup, eggs, milk & vanilla. Combine well
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until combined, then fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips
- Pour the batter into loaf pan. Top with more cranberries and/or white chocolate chips (optional)
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center
- Let cool in the loaf pan for 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 more minutes before slicing
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This bread is delicious as a sweet breakfast or dessert. I love enjoying it warm along with a cup of coffee or tea. Add a smear of butter, and you’ve got the perfect bite.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread
What flour should I use?
I have not tried using any other flours, but whole wheat flour should work just fine. If gluten-free, a 1:1 gluten-free flour or oat flour would be your best option. Almond flour may work, however it may not hold together quite as well.
Do not attempt with coconut flour (as it has a very different absorbency).
Are there any substitutions for using butter?
Instead of butter you could use the same measurement of coconut oil, or your favorite dairy-free butter.
Can I make this banana bread without eggs?
I also have not tried using egg alternatives, but 2 “flax eggs” should work as well.
Other Substitutions
Also instead of maple syrup, you can use honey, brown sugar, or coconut sugar.
Instead of white chocolate chips, use can regular chocolate chips.
As always, if you make this Cranberry White Chocolate Banana Bread or any of my other recipes, then be sure to leave a review, and tag me on Instagram so I can see how it turned out! xx
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This bread was absolutely delicious! I made it several days ago and instantly regretted that I hadn’t doubled the recipe to make another loaf. It tastes cozy, delicious, and is the perfect addition to winter. I will definitely be making this several times throughout the winter months! A note- I used oat milk and vegan butter and it turned out great.