Best 8 Southern Livings Cream Cheese Banana Nut Breadhealthier Vers Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic recipe is given a healthier makeover, reducing sugar and butter while incorporating whole wheat flour for added nutritional value. Experience the perfect balance of sweet banana, tangy cream cheese, and crunchy walnuts in every bite. Also discover variations like the gluten-free and vegan cream cheese banana nut bread, catering to diverse dietary preferences. For those with a sweet tooth, the cream cheese frosting adds an extra layer of indulgence. Explore the healthier version of the traditional cream cheese banana bread, the gluten-free and vegan variations, and the irresistible cream cheese frosting, all in one comprehensive article.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CREAM CHEESE BANANA-NUT BREAD



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This recipe is from Southern Living magazine and is not your ordinary banana bread. The texture and flavor are so rich and creamy. Your family will love this treat. I always use reduced fat cream cheese.

Provided by Erin Crable

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups 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 chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just blended.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add this to butter mixture beating at low speed just until blended.
  • Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • You may need to shield the top with foil for last 15 minutes to prevent browning.
  • Cool bread in pans for 10 minutes, remove from pan, and let cool additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 236, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 26.9, Protein 4.5

SOUTHERN LIVING'S CREAM CHEESE BANANA BREAD



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I get so many rave reviews for this banana bread, courtesy of Southern living. My father-in-law will request this every couple of weeks and I can happily oblige due to the over ripe bananas we have in our home. The cream cheese keeps the bread nice and moist and the pecans are a nice added texture. :) I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. One thing to point out I prefer to use Nucoa Margarine, it doesn't burn, it doesn't contain milk or whey either) In the end..it makes a prettier loaf of bread)

Provided by Johnsdeere

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 Loaves, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (1 1/4 pounds unpeeled bananas, about 4 medium)
1 cup chopped pecans
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 8- x 4-inch loafpans.
  • 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.

SOUTHERN LIVING'S CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD...HEALTHIER VERS



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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 EASIEST BANANA BREAD EVER



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I got this recipe out of the 1996 Southern Living's Annual Recipes cookbook years ago. I tried because it started out with a yellow cake mix and now everyone loves it and requests it every year. It is so super easy and it even makes 2 loaves-- 1 to keep and eat and 1 to give away. Enjoy!!!!

Provided by deborah03

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loafs

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix (without pudding)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale; add cake mix and next 3 ingredients, mixing well.
  • Stir in bananas and nuts.
  • Pour batter into two greased and floured 8 1/2x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loafpans.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2028.7, Fat 86.8, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 377.2, Sodium 2571.3, Carbohydrate 292.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 171.9, Protein 30.4

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 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.

CREAM CHEESE-BANANA-NUT BREAD



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For a request from Southern Living, January edition. Submitted by Willie Monroe, Homewood, Alabama. Prep time does not include making toppings. The nutrition facts includes all of the topping ingredients.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 Loaves, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 lbs. or 4 medium)
1 cup pecans, chopped, toasted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with 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 8 x 4 inch loafpans.
  • Bake at 350º for 1 hour, or until tests clean. (Shield with foil the 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.
  • Orange Pecan Topping:.
  • Sprinkle pecans over batter before baking.
  • Cool bread 10 minutes, remove from pans.
  • Stir together sugar, orange juice and orange rind.
  • Drizzle evenly over warm bread.
  • Cinnamon-Crisp Topping.
  • Stir together brown sugar, toasted pecans, flour, melted butter and cinnamon.
  • Sprinle mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake and cool bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022.8, Fat 54.7, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 526.2, Carbohydrate 128.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 84.3, Protein 11.9

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.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This Southern Living's Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread (Healthier Version) is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a hint of cream cheese and a crunchy topping. The healthier version of this recipe uses whole wheat flour and honey instead of all-purpose flour and sugar, making it a healthier choice without sacrificing any of the flavor.

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