Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread—a decadent twist on the classic banana bread recipe. Made with softened cream cheese for an irresistibly moist and rich texture, this bread is flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. A hint of brown sugar adds depth, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans bring a delightful crunch to each bite. Perfectly golden and fragrant, this quick bread is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in about an hour, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or as-is, this Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the mashed bananas using a silicone spatula or spoon. Do not overmix.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 2-3 additions, mixing gently after each addition. Stop as soon as the flour is incorporated to avoid overmixing.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.0 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.3 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 756 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 2825 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 556.3 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2362 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
