Orange Banana Cranberry Bread

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 1 hr 15 minutes

Makes 1 loaf, serves 8-10

The tartness of the cranberries in this bread balance out the sweet and sticky goodness of the other ingredients. With three fruits and a serving of nuts, this bread is hearty along with delicious.

ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
2 mashed bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
5-6 tbsp. orange juice
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
gated rind of 1 orange

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and thoroughly grease a 2 lb. loaf pan.
2
Mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Then add in sugar, bananas, chopped nuts, and cranberries.
3
In a separate bowl, mix the juice, eggs, and oil until well combined. Then add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
4
Pour the mixture in the loaf pan.
5
Bake for about 1 hour, or until firm to the touch and the bread passes the toothpick test.
6
Turn bread out onto a wire rack to cool.
7
Mix the confectioners sugar with a little water, then drizzle over the cooled loaf.
8
Sprinkle orange zest over the top.
9
Let the frosting set, then slice and serve.