Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
15 min.
15
408kcal

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Indulge your senses with the delightful Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread—a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for seconds! This vegetarian-friendly recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the luxurious creaminess of cream cheese, creating a moist and tender crumb that's simply irresistible. Each slice is generously studded with crunchy toasted pecans, adding a satisfying crunch that complements the softness of the bread beautifully.

This versatile bread can easily transform into scrumptious muffins, making it ideal for breakfasts, brunches, or even as a delightful snack. Whether you prefer the classic version or want to experiment with variations like the zesty Orange-Pecan-Topped or the decadent Toasted Coconut-Topped versions, there's something here for every palate. The addition of spices such as cinnamon or unique toppings like peanut butter streusel adds layers of flavor, ensuring that no two bites are ever quite the same.

With its moderate calorie count and balanced nutritional profile, this bread offers a guilt-free indulgence that won't leave you feeling weighed down. It's perfect for sharing with friends and family, whether served warm from the oven or enjoyed later with a smear of butter or jam. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a masterpiece that promises to become a staple in your baking repertoire!


This introduction highlights the appealing features of the recipe while inviting readers to explore its versatility and delicious taste.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups bananas unpeeled mashed ()
  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loafpans.
  4. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil last 15 minutes to prevent browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
  6. Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Muffins: To bake muffins, spoon batter evenly into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
  7. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Makes 24 muffins. Prep: 15 min.,
  9. Bake: 25 min.
  10. Orange-Pecan-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans.
  11. Sprinkle 1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted pecans evenly over batter in pans.
  12. Bake as directed. Cool bread or muffins in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon grated orange rind until blended.
  13. Drizzle evenly over warm bread or muffins, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks.
  14. Toasted Coconut-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare and bake bread or muffins in desired pans. While bread is baking, stir together 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  15. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans; and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  16. Remove baked bread or muffins from oven, and immediately spread tops with coconut mixture. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until topping starts to lightly brown. Cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes.
  17. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
  18. Cinnamon Crisp-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans. Stir together 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon melted butter; and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  19. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
  20. Bake and cool as directed.
  21. Peanut Butter Streusel-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans.
  22. Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a small bowl.
  23. Cut in 1/4 cup butter and 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles small peas.
  24. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter in pans.
  25. Bake and cool as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories408kcal
Protein5.12%
Fat44.48%
Carbs50.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.26
Glycemic Load
35.2
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.992608681969%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.78mg
Delphinidin
0.53mg
Catechin
1.9mg
Epigallocatechin
0.41mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:408.19kcal
20.41%
Fat:20.68g
31.81%
Saturated Fat:9.61g
60.06%
Carbohydrates:52.72g
17.57%
Net Carbohydrates:50.76g
18.46%
Sugar:30.33g
33.7%
Cholesterol:64.47mg
21.49%
Sodium:259.06mg
11.26%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:5.36g
10.72%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.17%
Selenium:12.6µg
18%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.19%
Folate:56.68µg
14.17%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.16%
Vitamin A:541.16IU
10.82%
Phosphorus:87.11mg
8.71%
Iron:1.57mg
8.7%
Vitamin B3:1.73mg
8.67%
Fiber:1.96g
7.83%
Copper:0.15mg
7.52%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.45%
Magnesium:22.81mg
5.7%
Potassium:169.75mg
4.85%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.75%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.48%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.02%
Calcium:39.25mg
3.92%
Vitamin C:2.04mg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.86%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.5%
Source:My Recipes