Best 3 Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread Recipes

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Baking enthusiasts and pumpkin spice lovers, unite! If you're searching for a delightful culinary adventure that combines the vibrant flavors of cranberry, orange, and pumpkin spice with the classic comfort of banana bread, then you've come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for cranberry orange pumpkin spice banana bread, ensuring a tantalizing treat that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. With a symphony of sweet, tangy, and aromatic notes, this irresistible bread promises to become a cherished addition to your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE PUMPKIN-SPICE BANANA BREAD



Cranberry-Orange Pumpkin-Spice Banana Bread image

TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the banana bread
3 large ripe bananas*, mashed, (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice**
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the orange glaze
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • For the banana bread
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Brush 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with additional I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread; set aside.
  • Combine mashed banana, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except Glaze until blended. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.
  • **Pumpkin pie spice is sold in jars in the supermarket. You can create your own by combining 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg or allspice and 1/4 tsp. ground cloves.
  • For the orange glaze
  • To make Glaze, combine confectioners sugar, melted Spread, vanilla, orange peel and 3 to 4 teaspoons warm water in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled banana bread.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN BANANA BREAD



Cranberry Pumpkin Banana Bread image

Good way to use up some of your left over pumpkin and cranberries from the holidays!

Provided by Jenny

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
½ cup whole cranberry sauce
1 egg
1 banana, mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar, pumpkin, cranberry sauce, egg, and banana with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Pour batter into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 395.7 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE PUMPKIN-SPICE BANANA BREAD



Cranberry-Orange Pumpkin-Spice Banana Bread image

This super moist holiday loaf will help you ring in the fall and holiday season with warm pumpkin spice and seasonal cranberry! Bake one for snacks and breakfast at home, but remember that mini loaves make great holiday gifts for co-workers!

Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter!

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice*
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with additional I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread; set aside.
  • Combine mashed banana, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except Glaze until blended. Spoon into prepared pan.
  • Bake 60-70 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely.
  • To make Glaze, combine confectioners sugar, melted Spread, vanilla, orange peel and 3 to 4 teaspoons warm water in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled banana bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 256.4 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough and dry.
  • Grease and flour your loaf pan before adding the batter. This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for fall. The combination of cranberries, oranges, pumpkin spice, and bananas creates a moist and flavorful bread that's sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, lunch, or snack, this bread is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive fall treat, give Cranberry Orange Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread a try!

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