Best 9 Southern Livings Cream Cheese Banana Nut Breadhealthier Vers Recipes

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For a healthier version of the delectable classic, Southern Living's cream cheese banana nut bread, embark on a culinary adventure with this revised recipe. This healthier rendition retains the delectable flavors of the original while catering to health-conscious individuals seeking a balance of taste and wellbeing. Savor the guilt-free indulgence of this delectable treat, brimming with moist banana bread enveloping pockets of creamy cheese and crunchy nuts, all baked to perfection.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN LIVING'S CREAM CHEESE BANANA BREAD



Southern Living's Cream Cheese Banana Bread image

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 'CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD' RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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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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Classic banana nut bread gets a creamy twist. While warm bread is yummy, perfectly cut slices come after letting the bread cool 30 minutes and cutting with a serrated or electric knife.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes 2 loaves

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 (1 1/4 pounds unpeeled bananas, about 4 medium)
1 cup 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 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.
  • Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Muffins: To bake muffins, spoon batter evenly into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Makes 24 muffins. Prep: 15 min., Bake: 25 min.
  • Orange-Pecan-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans. Sprinkle 1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted pecans evenly over batter in pans. Bake as directed. Cool bread or muffins in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon grated orange rind until blended. Drizzle evenly over warm bread or muffins, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks.
  • Toasted Coconut-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare and bake bread or muffins in desired pans. While bread is baking, stir together 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped, toasted pecans; and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Remove baked bread or muffins from oven, and immediately spread tops with coconut mixture. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until topping starts to lightly brown. Cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
  • Cinnamon Crisp-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans. Stir together 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon melted butter; and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Bake and cool as directed.
  • Peanut Butter Streusel-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread: Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans. Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup butter and 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles small peas. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter in pans. Bake and cool as directed.

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 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 BANANA NUT BREAD



Southern Banana Nut Bread image

"This down-home banana bread recipe features pecans and bananas in both the bread and the topping. No one can resist a freshly baked slice."

Provided by Courtly

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4-1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
additional chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk. Fold in pecans. Pour into two greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely.
  • For topping, combine bananas, confectioners' sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2238.4, Fat 87.8, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 1723.7, Carbohydrate 348.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 240.3, Protein 25.5

CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD



Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread image

Found this in a recent southern living magazine. It looks delicious! putting it on here for safe keeping! Can't wait to try it out.

Provided by cookin_nurse

Categories     Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 loves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped 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 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 (1 1/4 lb. unpeeled bananas, about 4 medium)
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 to 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 light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Combine whole wheat flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with 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 8- x 4-inch loaf pans. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a long wooden pick 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1819.2, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 30.8, Cholesterol 340.9, Sodium 1692.1, Carbohydrate 279, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 121.5, Protein 47.1

SOUTHERN LIVING'S EASIEST BANANA BREAD EVER



Southern Living's Easiest Banana Bread Ever image

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

CREAM CHEESE FILLED BANANA BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large egg, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, sour cream, vanilla extract, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, large egg, cream cheese, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup sour cream, Greek yogurt may be substituted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 bananas
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 large egg
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the egg, sugars, butter, sour cream, and vanilla. Add the bananas, mash into the mixture.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and mix. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, and egg.
  • Pour half of the bread batter into a 9x5 inch (22cm x 12cm) pan, pour the cream cheese filling, smooth into corners, top with remaining batter.
  • Bake at 350°F / 180°C for about 50 mins. Baking times may vary, so keep an eye on the bread.
  • Allow to cool for 15 mins.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 18 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas will give your bread a sweeter, more intense banana flavor.
  • 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 until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the bread dry.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With its moist, tender texture and sweet, nutty flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast, a sweet snack, or a dessert to serve at your next gathering, this bread is the perfect choice.

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