Banana Bread With Cream Cheese And Walnuts
If you love bananas, cream cheese, and walnuts, then you'll definitely love this banana bread recipe! Banana bread has always been a staple in the kitchen and is a great way to use up ripe bananas. Adding cream cheese and walnuts to this classic recipe takes it to the next level. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, two large eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl. Continue to mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg together.
- Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Then, spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped walnuts on top of the cream cheese mixture. Pour the remaining banana bread batter on top of the cream cheese mixture and walnuts. Finally, sprinkle the remaining chopped walnuts on top of the batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
This recipe makes one 9x5 inch loaf of banana bread with cream cheese and walnuts. It's a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The cream cheese adds a tangy flavor to the sweet banana bread, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. This bread is perfect for any occasion and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Tips:
- Make sure the bananas are ripe. Ripe bananas are sweeter and will make the bread more flavorful.
- Add in other ingredients if you like. Chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut are great additions to this recipe.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Wrap the bread in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to three months.
Give this banana bread recipe a try and see how it becomes a favorite in your home. It's an easy and delicious recipe that you won't regret making.