Banana Orange Nut Bread

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour one 9x5x3" loaf pan.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in chopped nuts, and dried cranberries. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Slowly beat the set aside dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 70-75 minutes.
  7. Cool 25-30 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

713 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 45.2g 58% DV
Carbs 79.5g 29% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 21.4g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 391.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17mg 19% DV
Calcium 1564mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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