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Slices of moist banana bread with walnuts on a wooden board.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread enriched with cream cheese and toasted walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces, softened)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts (coarsely chopped)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare loaf pans.
  2. Cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs, then add mashed bananas and vanilla.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients gradually, then fold in walnuts.
  5. Divide batter into pans and bake 45-50 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and toast walnuts beforehand for extra flavor.