Wishing you all a very ~ Happy and Blessed New Year!!
Ingredients:
5 medium ripe bananas
1 cup sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour – sifted
½ cup boiled water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon dark molasses
Topping:
3 tablespoons almonds
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons shredded coconut
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
In a large bowl sift together baking powder, baking soda and flour.
In a mix master mix together, on low speed, butter, sugar, bananas, molasses and eggs. Mix well.
Add sifted flour mixture to banana mixture and blend on low speed.
Bring ½ cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add cranberries, brown sugar and vanilla. When cooled down place in a food processor and blend. Add, on low speed, to banana mixture in mix master.
Butter a loaf pan and place batter in pan.
In food processor combine all of the ingredients for the topping. Blend well and place on top of batter.
Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test comes out clean.
This is a delicious banana bread to go with tea or a good cup of coffee.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Pegasuslegend says
Dear Catherine, cranberries and molasses is a perfect addition to this favorite classic what a wonderful way to start of a new year thanks and have a blessed 2012!
Tv Food and Drink says
I've never made banana bread before. Thanks for handing me what I needed to make it a go! Happy New Year! GG
Walking on Sunshine... says
Never saw a recipe that added molasses to the batter! I bet this is delicious! Have a blessed new year!
laurie says
I think this is my new banana bread recipe, the water kinda threw me but I trust you, your scones are wonderful too!
Happy New Year
Joanne says
I've never seen molasses and cranberries in banana bread before! What a fun twist!
David says
Catherine, Banana Bread is one of my wife's favorites. I really like the idea of adding cranberries to the mix! Thanks and have a Happy, Heathy and Prosperous New Year... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
raquel says
hi Catherine I love cranberries, I think the taste have a big twist and I know it's delicious because you are the one who made it. May you have a wonderful New Year with your family and friends. God Bless
Ξανθή says
Good morning Catherine!!
I love cranberries!! I make this the next week.
Happy New Year!
Spiky says
Hi there Catherine. I love banana bread your familysince I was a kid. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. Smile.
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
Dried cranberries - what a special "extra!" Happy New Year, Catherine - all the best for 2012!
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
I love banana bread, yours with the topping looks fantastic, Catherine. Wishing you a very happy New Year!
Claudia says
This is such a December/winter version of the bread that I want it baking in my oven, lulling me home and satisfying all. Happy 2012, Catherine. May it bring you delicious days and joys.
peps says
my favorites! banana and cranberries! happy new year!!!
Rose says
I love the idea of adding cranberries to banana bread!
Kitchen Stories says
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy New Year!
Z.
Bravoe Runway says
Happy New Year Catherine and Tammy! This is my ALL time favorite breakfast bread 😀
Joyce Lansky says
I ♥ banana bread!
Joyce
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Rita says
That is one good looking banana bread Catherine.
Wishing you all the best for 2012.
Rita
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Lovely banana bread Catherine. Love the additions.
Happy new year.
Sam
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
This is a completely new version of an old favorite around here! Wishing you the best year ever dear Catherine! blessings ~ tanna
Janie says
Ok, thank you.
It will be a print out for me.
I am back on the diet, holidays were brutal.
Never thought of cranberrys in banana bread.
A keeper,
Janie
Angie's Recipes says
An unique banana bread recipe. I love the addition of molasses.
Happy New Year!
Indie.Tea says
Looks delicious.
Happy New Year to you both!
Calogero says
With almonds. Very very good. 🙂
mia maria says
Catherine and Tammy-wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!
La cucina di Molly says
Che bontà questa ricetta!Felice Anno Nuovo anche a te! Ciao
mia xara says
Happy New Year,Catherine,lots of health to you and your family!Very nice variation to one of my favorite recipes!Have a great week,XOXO
mia xara says
Happy New Year,Catherine,lots of health to you and your family!Very nice variation to one of my favorite recipes!Have a great week,XOXO
Dieter Moitzi says
I'll absolutely try out this one. Never managed to make (eatable) Banana Bread (meaning I managed to make Banana Bread, but it tasted horrible). A Happy New ONe to you & your family D.
Rosita Vargas says
Luce perfecto un trozo bien gourmet me encanta,abrazos hugs,hugs.
Magic of Spice says
That looks wonderful Catherine...beautiful combination?
Alit agave inulin says
This addition to molasses makes this very jummy. I just satartin to read your blog and i think is great