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Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread

Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Moist Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread with plant-based cream cheese, ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread offers a rich taste and tender texture that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Banana Mixture

  • 3 overripe ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky to add texture. Chop the nuts finely but keep some pieces larger for crunch.
  2. Mix the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate small bowl, soften the plant-based cream cheese and mix it with a bit of brown sugar and natural vanilla extract to create a smooth, flavorful swirl that makes this bread special.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. This mixture ensures the bread rises perfectly and carries the spices evenly.
  4. Blend Wet Ingredients: To the mashed bananas, add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural vanilla extract. Stir well to build the moist, flavorful base.
  5. Fold and Layer: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Then fold in the chopped nuts. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread half of the cream cheese mixture on top, add the remaining batter, and swirl the cream cheese into the top layer using a knife for a marbled effect.
  6. Bake and Cool: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum moisture and sweetness.
  • Mix dry ingredients only until combined to avoid dense bread.
  • Toast nuts lightly beforehand to enhance crunch and flavor.
  • Ensure cream cheese and bananas are at room temperature for smooth blending.
  • Check baking progress starting at 45 minutes to prevent drying out.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana bread, cream cheese banana bread, plant-based cream cheese, banana nut bread, moist banana bread, nut bread, vegan banana bread

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