Best 3 Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful and wholesome treat that combines the irresistible flavors of cinnamon, banana, and nuts? Look no further than our compiled selection of the best cinnamon banana nut bread recipes that promise an explosion of taste and aroma in every bite. With variations ranging from classic to innovative, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure as we guide you through the secrets of creating a perfect loaf of cinnamon banana nut bread, infusing your kitchen with the sweet, nutty fragrance that will tantalize your senses and bring joy to your taste buds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CINNAMON OATMEAL BANANA NUT BREAD



Cinnamon Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread image

This recipe is fairly easy to make and is great. The original recipe is from a "mailbox recipe" set that I changed to make it into a banana bread recipe. So, what I've posted is part of the original recipe with my changes added. If you don't like bananas you can leave them out but be sure to reduce the all purpose flour called...

Provided by Kathryn Grenier

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRY INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
WET INGREDIENTS
1 stick butter or margarine
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c firmly packed, light brown sugar
3 to 4 medium very ripe bananas mashed
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c walnuts or pecans *optional
1 c quick cook oatmeal
1 1/2 c water, boiling

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and Flour 2 (9-inch x 5-inch) loaf pans.
  • 2. Take 1 Cup Walnuts or Pecan halves and coarsely chop and put in small bowl/dish. *Can reduce to 1/2 or omit altogether if you are allergic to nuts or do not like nuts. Can also substitute with Chocolate Chips if desired.
  • 3. Place 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal in heatproof bowl. Then pour 1 1/2 cups water into a small sauce pan and bring to a full boil for about 1 minute. Turn stove off and carefully pour boiling water over Oatmeal. Stir well with fork and let stand until cool.
  • 4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine by hand or by sifting: all purpose flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
  • 5. In a Large mixing bowl using an electric mixer beat: softened butter, eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
  • 6. Next combine flour mixture to butter and egg mixture 1/2 cup at a time using electric mixture on low speed and mixing each 1/2 cup addition until well blended before adding the next 1/2 cup. Continue to add flour mixture to butter,egg and sugar mixture until all of the flour mixture has been added. Making sure to use a spatula to scrape dough off sides of bowl between each 1/2 cup addition so as to make sure mixture is mixed together completely. *** WARNING - Mixture will be thick.***
  • 7. Once flour and butter mixtures have been combined thoroughly. Add oatmeal (boiling water should have been completely absorbed) to batter making sure to mix together thoroughly.
  • 8. Then using spatula add and fold in mashed over ripe bananas and Walnuts or Pecans. Mixture will have become wetter but should not be soupy. You should be able to easily stir the mixture but should be thick like a brownie or muffin mix.
  • 9. Pour batter into loaf pan until half filled and if there is extra batter pour remaining batter into a second greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan or you can pour them into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
  • 10. Once Baked take out of oven and cool 15 minutes on cooling rack before removing from loaf pan.

CINNAMON BANANA NUT BREAD



Cinnamon Banana Nut Bread image

This is the only banana bread recipe I make, have used it for years and my office staff loves when I bring it in for them.

Provided by ovendiva

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup nuts
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add nuts.
  • In another bowl, combine eggs and oil
  • Mash bananas and add to eggs mixture.
  • Add vanilla, mix well.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stir until moistened.
  • Pour batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.
  • Remove to wire racks, cool completely.

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.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches. A smaller pan will make the bread too thick and dense.
  • Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon banana nut bread is a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy nuts, this bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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