LIGHTENED-UP SPECIAL BANANA BREAD
This cream cheese banana bread has lots of banana flavor and a nutty texture. And with help from our pros, now it's lighter, too! Beverly Sprague - Baltimore, MD
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup pecans. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Kenneth Newsome
[email protected]This banana bread is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Licki Jay
[email protected]I've tried many banana bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Daniel Storm
[email protected]This banana bread is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's made with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour.
Eden James
[email protected]I was looking for a healthier banana bread recipe and this one fit the bill. It's still sweet and flavorful, but it's made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt.
Gabriele Tedesco
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a classic banana bread. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Thony Molina
[email protected]This banana bread is delicious! I love the way the cream cheese frosting complements the banana bread.
Yondiekhapha Sixakwe
[email protected]I've made this banana bread several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for banana bread.
Casper Gacura
[email protected]This banana bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of bananas and cream cheese frosting.
Jeremy McCallum
[email protected]I made this banana bread for my friends and they all loved it! They said it was the best banana bread they'd ever had.
Adam Suren
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy banana bread. I always have overripe bananas on hand, so this is a great way to use them up.
Qeadrr Dterttt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my banana bread turned out great! I love the lightened-up version with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour.
Aimal Khan
[email protected]This banana bread is delicious! The cream cheese frosting is a nice touch.
Madayln Velazquez
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how moist and flavorful this banana bread was. I've made other banana bread recipes that were dry and crumbly, but this one was perfect.
Juyel Ahmad
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour. It makes the banana bread healthier without sacrificing any flavor.
muhammad fayyaz
[email protected]This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
ABDIEL GODSON GYASI MICHAEL
[email protected]I made this banana bread for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I sold out of loaves in no time.
dede
[email protected]This banana bread was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.