Detta Cherry Banana Bread is a fruity version of the classic banana bread, but made with no refined sugar, no eggs, no dairy, and full of fresh, bursting cherries, fresh or frozen.
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Cherry Banana Bread
Innehållsförteckning
- 1 ½ koppar Mosade bananer - equivalent to 3 large ripe bananas (note 1)
- ⅓ kopp Lönnsirap - (anteckning 3)
- ⅓ kopp Mild smaksatt olivolja - (anteckning 4)
- ½ tesked Mandelextrakt - (anteckning 5)
- ½ tesked Vanilj extrakt
- 1 ½ koppar Självhöjande mjöl - (anteckning 2)
- 1 tesked Kanel
- 1 kopp Körsbär - pitted, haved, fresh or frozen (note 6)
Garnering
- ½ kopp Skivade mandlar
- 5-6 Hela Körsbär
Instruktioner
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Slightly oil the paper with cooking spray.
- If using fresh cherries, remove their stems, press each cherry lightly with the bottom of a glass or anything flat. The cherries will crack, and you will be able to remove the pits easily, splitting the cherry in half at the same time. Repeat until you get a cup of packed pitted cherries. Set aside.
- Mosa bananerna, packa dem i ett måttglas för att mäta exakt 1 kopp + 1/2 kopp och lägg dem i en bunke.
- Stir in the maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Fold in self-rising flour, cinnamon, and use a rubber spatula to combine. It should form a thick, smooth banana bread batter.
- Fold in the pitted cheries and the little juice it has released when pitting.
- Stir to evenly incorporate in the batter.
- Flytta över smeten till den förberedda brödformen.
- If you like, press a few cherries on top – pitted or not – I didn't pit mine because it looks better, but then watch out for the pits when eating the bread. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and lightly press to stick to the batter.
- Bake the bread in the oven at 350°F (180°C) on the center rack for 50-60 minutes. If the top of the bread darkens too fast, foil the pan after 30 minutes. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool down in the pan for 10 minutes, then release and cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours before slicing.
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Ingredienser och ersättningar
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- Mosade bananer – These are the primary natural sweetener and binder for your bread, providing essential moisture and a classic banana flavor. For the best results, use very ripe bananas with dark spots on their skins.
- Lönnsirap – This natural liquid sweetener adds extra sweetness and contributes to the bread’s moist texture. You can also use agave syrup or coconut nectar as alternatives.
- Lätt olivolja – This fat helps keep the bread moist and tender. Any other neutral-flavored oil, such as canola oil or melted refined coconut oil, also works well.
- Mandelextrakt – This optional but highly recommended extract significantly enhances the flavor of the cherries, creating a truly delicious pairing.
- Vanilj extrakt – This adds a warm, comforting aroma and subtle sweetness that complements all the other flavors in the bread.
- Självhöjande mjöl – This provides the necessary structure and lift for your banana bread, ensuring a light and fluffy texture. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can create your own by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder. For a gluten-free option, use my glutenfri omvandlare, men glöm inte bakpulvret.
- Kanel – This warm spice adds flavor that perfectly complements the banana and cherry.
- Körsbär – These are the star fruit of your bread, adding a burst of sweet-tart flavor and juicy texture. You can use fresh or frozen pitted cherries, making sure to halve them.
- Skivade mandlar – These provide a lovely crunch and subtle nutty flavor as a topping for your banana bread.
- Whole Cherries – These are an optional decorative topping, adding visual appeal to the finished loaf.
How to Make Cherry Banana Bread
This recipe is super simple to whip up, here’s how in a few pictures.

Mash the banana and measure the exact amount needed.

Add the other liquid ingredients and spices.

Incorporate the flour without overmixing.

Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle fresh cherries and sliced almonds on the top.

Bake the bread in the oven at 350°F (180°C) on the center rack for 50-60 minutes.
Carines baktips
Let me share a few more tips for a perfect cherry banana bread.
- Ripe Bananas for Sweetness – Always choose very ripe bananas with plenty of black spots on their skins. They are naturally sweeter and will make your bread more moist and flavorful.
- Precise Banana Measurement – After mashing your bananas, make sure to pack them tightly into a measuring cup to get the exact amount needed for the best consistency.
- Cherry Preparation – If using fresh cherries, pitting them is easier if you gently press each cherry with the bottom of a glass until it cracks, then simply pull out the pit and halve the cherry.
- Cherry Size Matters – Half your pitted cherries instead of chopping them into smaller pieces. Larger cherry pieces provide a more satisfying, moist bite of fruit throughout the bread.
- Överblanda inte – When combining the dry and wet ingredients, stir with a rubber spatula just until a thick, smooth batter forms and no dry streaks remain. Overmixing can lead to a tougher texture.
- Embrace the Juice – Don’t drain the small amount of juice released by the pitted cherries. This natural fruit juice adds extra moisture and flavor to the batter.
- Folie för bryning – Keep an eye on your bread as it bakes. If the top starts to darken too quickly (around the 30-minute mark), loosely tent the pan with foil to prevent over-browning while the inside finishes cooking.







This bread came out beautifully! I used cashew pieces instead of almonds to match my husbands tastes.
That sounds so good with cashews! thanks for trying my recipes.
Thankyou very much on your gluten free conversion. I made this today and it is beautiful. So happy it worked out soo well.
Thank you so much for this lovely feedback.
Just made this today for breakfast snack tomorrow. It looks, smells and tastes great! Super easy to put together. I wasn’t able to find fresh sweet cherries so I had to use frozen. Super juicy and pitted! I’ll be making this again!! Thank you Corine!
Thank you so much! You don’t have to apologize, my name is French and very difficult to spell 🙂
Super lekker, dank om dit te delen. Het is nu al tweemaal dat ik het heb gemaakt. Heb het recpt aangepast geen kersen maar pruimen en ik gebruik speculaas kruiden. Top! ik eet het heel de dag door. Ook als ontbijt – want er zit amper suiker in – en extra fruit.
Loved it! So easy and so delicious, like all your recipes. Thank you for sharing!
Tack!
Detta fungerade precis som skrivet, tack!
Tack för att du delar med dig av detta recept!
My pleasure! I hope you try this soon.