Lightened-Up Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed; 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 cup pecans, chopped and divided

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
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 cup pecans, chopped and divided

1
In large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Beat in bananas and vanilla.
4
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened.
5
Fold in 1/2 cup pecans.
6
Transfer to two 8-inch x 4-inch loaf pans, coated with nonstick cooking spray.
7
Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
8
Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lightened-Up Banana Bread

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