Best 6 Southern Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Southern Banana Nut Bread, a classic treat that combines the sweetness of bananas, the crunch of walnuts, and the warmth of spices. This delectable bread is a staple in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert. With its moist and tender crumb, this bread is sure to satisfy your cravings. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless classic, from traditional to unique variations. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one with added flair, we have something for every baker. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and create a Southern Banana Nut Bread that will become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN BANANA NUT BREAD



Southern Banana Nut Bread image

One day I had two ripe bananas and decided to make banana bread. I found this recipe in an old church recipe book. It really is good with pecans in the bread and in the topping, which makes it unique.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely. , For topping, combine the banana, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOUTHERN LIVING'S TOASTED COCONUT CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD



Southern Living's Toasted Coconut Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread image

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

1 cup pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 medium sized)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



Southern Living's Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread...healthier Vers image

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

1 1/4 cups pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very riped bananas (about 4 medium sized)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



Southern Living's Cinnamon Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread image

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

1 1/4 cups pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very riped bananas (about 4 medium sized)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans (not toasted)
1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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)



Southern Living 'Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread' Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by henwiller

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
1 cup roughly chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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)



BANANA NUT BREAD (SOUTHERN LIVING) image

Categories     Bread     Banana

Number Of Ingredients 11

-3/4 C butter, softened
-1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-2 C sugar
-2 large eggs
-3 C all-purpose flour
-1/2 t baking powder
-1/2 t baking soda
-1/2 t salt
-1 1/2 C mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
-1 C chopped pecans, toasted
-1/2 t vanilla extract

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 bread will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is lightly greased and floured: This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the bread bakes evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Southern Banana Nut Bread is a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, flavorful crumb and crunchy nut topping, this bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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