Description
Deliciously moist banana walnut bread, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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 3 large bananas)
- 1 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray two 8×5 loaf pans with cooking spray and place a piece of parchment paper inside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating just until blended after each addition.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix until combined; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.
- Fold in bananas and walnuts, just until combined. Spoon batter into two 8×5 loaf pans.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean and the sides pull away from the pan, shielding with aluminum foil the last 15 minutes to prevent browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Banana bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For best results, use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35