Description
Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread combines rich creaminess and the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy nuts into a moist, flavorful bread. Made with plant-based cream cheese and natural ingredients, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 4 oz plant-based cream cheese
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Blend in the plant-based cream cheese, brown sugar, grape juice, vanilla extract, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, natural gelling agent, and cinnamon to evenly distribute flavors and leavening agents.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Gently fold in the chopped nuts for added texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for even baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled slightly, slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Mix batter just until ingredients are combined to keep bread light and fluffy.
- Ensure accurate oven temperature with a thermometer for best results.
- Try toasted nuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Use fresh spices and natural extracts for a noticeable difference in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, cream cheese, plant-based, moist banana bread, nut bread, gluten free banana bread, breakfast bread