Description
Cranberry Nut Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf filled with tart cranberries and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this quick bread is easy to make and festive for any occasion.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Eggs
Milk or buttermilk
Vegetable oil or melted butter
Fresh or frozen cranberries
Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in cranberries and chopped nuts.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use half brown sugar for a richer flavor.
Swap nuts for chocolate chips or a combination of dried fruits.
For a lighter version, use applesauce in place of some of the oil.
Add orange zest for a citrusy twist.
Toast nuts lightly before adding for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg