Best 5 Banana Nut Bread Southern Living Recipes
Banana nut bread is a classic Southern comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. This delicious and moist bread is made with ripe bananas, nuts, and warm spices. It is a versatile bread that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Plus, it's a great way to use up those overripe bananas. This article provides recipes for two different banana nut bread variations:
- Traditional Banana Nut Bread: This classic recipe is made with ripe bananas, chopped walnuts, and a blend of warm spices. It is a simple and straightforward recipe that results in a moist and flavorful bread.
- Cream Cheese Swirl Banana Nut Bread: This decadent recipe takes the classic banana nut bread up a notch by adding a creamy and tangy cream cheese swirl. The cream cheese swirl adds a delightful burst of flavor and richness to the bread.
SOUTHERN LIVING'S TOASTED COCONUT CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD
This was published in Southern Living's Feb 2008 edition. It is a re-make of the original recipe contributed by Willie Monroe from Homewood, Alabama. This version cuts down some of the fat intake and still remains pretty good. Make sure you bake this in TWO 8X4 loaf pans. If you put this in one 10X4 loaf pan it wil be too much batter and will not bake through properly.
Provided by Marz7215
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Place 3/4 cup pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 6 minutes. Remove and reserve 1/4 cup toasted pecans.
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy and light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Combine flours and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in bananas, 3/4 cup toasted pecans, and vanilla.
- Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8X4 inch pans.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour or until a long wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and sides of bread pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.
- Meanwhile, cook 1/4 cup cup fat free evaporated milk, 2 TBSP brown sugar and 1 TBSP butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, reserved toasted pecans and 1/2 TSP vanilla extract.
- Remove bread from oven; immediately spread tops lightly with coconut mixture. Broil 51/2 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until topping starts to lightly brown Cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool 30 minutes before slicing.
SOUTHERN LIVING'S CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD...HEALTHIER VERS
This was published in Southern Living's Feb 2008 edition. It is a re-make of the original recipe contributed by Willie Monroe from Homewood, Alabama. This version cuts down some of the fat intake and still remains as delish as the original recipe. Gotta try it! Make sure you bake this in TWO 8X4 loaf pans. If you try and put it into one 10x4 loaf pan it will be way too much batter and will not cook through properly!
Provided by Marz7215
Categories Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Place 3/4 cup pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 6 minutes.
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy and light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Combine flours and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in bananas, 3/4 cup toasted pecans, and vanilla.
- Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8x4 inch pans. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour or until a long wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and sides of bread pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Let cool 30 minutes.
SOUTHERN LIVING'S CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD
This was published in Southern Living's Feb 2008 edition. It is a re-make of the original recipe contributed by Willie Monroe from Homewood, Alabama. This version cuts down some of the fat intake and still remains as delish as the original recipe.
Provided by Marz7215
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 loaves, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Place 3/4 cup pecans in a single layer on a baking shhet and bake 12-15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 6 minutes.
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy and light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- Combine flours and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in bananas, toasted pecans, and vanilla. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8X4 inch pans.
- Stir topping ingredients. Lightly sprinkle mixture over batter in pans.
- Bake at 350°F for one hour or until a long wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and sides of bread pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Let cool 30 minutes.
SOUTHERN LIVING 'CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD' RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by henwiller
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. 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 8x4 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit 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. I found that after one hour, my banana bread wasn't completely cooked through. I ended up baking it for an extra 10-15 minutes. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
BANANA NUT BREAD (SOUTHERN LIVING)
Steps:
- 1. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. 2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy 3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. 4. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. 5. Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla. 6. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loaf pans. 7. 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. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing MAKES 2 LOAVES
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana nut bread will be.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your banana nut bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Add nuts and spices to taste: You can add any nuts or spices you like to your banana nut bread. Some popular additions include walnuts, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Bake the banana nut bread at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the bread from drying out.
- Let the banana nut bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Banana nut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy nuts, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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