Best 4 Orange Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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When a desire to experience a moist, flavorful, and nutritious treat strikes, many home cooks turn to orange banana nut bread. This delicious quick bread is especially welcome on lazy weekend mornings, served alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea. Bakers of all skill levels can delight in the ease of the recipe, finding joy in the simple combination of pantry staple ingredients and fresh fruits. While core ingredients remain constant, variations abound, allowing bakers to customize their loaves with different nuts, zests, and spices.

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ORANGE BANANA NUT BREAD



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I like this recipe because the orange juice gives the nut bread such a bright flavor and also makes it moist. -Barbara Roethlisberger, Shepherd, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups)
3/4 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. Stir in bananas and orange juice. Combine the dry ingredients; add to banana mixture, beating just until moistened. Stir in walnuts. Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves in foil; freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOIST BANANA NUT BREAD WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Make and share this Moist Banana Nut Bread With Orange Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Pantry Elf

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (optional)
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice (or juice from 1/2 of a medium orange)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and flax seeds.
  • In another bowl, mix the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Add the orange zest and juice and stir lightly.
  • Slowly fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined, then add the nuts and banana, mixing until just combined. Try not to over mix.
  • Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted into middle of loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to rack. Cool completely before glazing.
  • FOR THE GLAZE: Combine the confectioner's sugar and orange and/or lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Pour over cooled bread.

BANANA ORANGE NUT BREAD



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The OJ and dried cranberries add just a little something to make it a somewhat different banana bread.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup chopped pecans or 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4-1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup mashed banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour one 9x5x3" loaf pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chopped nuts, and dried cranberries. Set aside.
  • Cream shortening, add sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add mashed banana and orange juice.
  • Slowly beat the set aside dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Mix well.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 70-75 minutes.
  • Cool 25-30 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3573.1, Fat 179.8, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 3416.1, Carbohydrate 444.1, Fiber 21.8, Sugar 177.6, Protein 60.6

BANANA NUT MANDARIN ORANGE BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups Bread Flour
2 cups Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Chopped Nuts
3 Eggs (well beaten)
1 1/2 cups Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 Bananas (soft, smashed)
11 ounces Mandarin Oranges (drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine all dry ingredients, including chopped nuts, in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in well beaten eggs, oil, bananas, mandarin oranges and vanilla.
  • Pour mix into two greased bread pans.
  • Heat for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter bread, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread will be.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure the bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Orange banana nut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy nuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying treat, give orange banana nut bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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