Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Pan and Oven
Preheat the oven and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, mash the bananas, then add melted butter/oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir until smooth.
4. Bring the Batter Together
Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
5. Add the Cranberries
Fold in the cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
6. Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan briefly before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
