Lightened-Up Special Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Special Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium); 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 chopped pecans, divided; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
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 chopped pecans, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in 1/2 cup pecans.
2
Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
3
In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

1283

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Special 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 Special Banana Bread

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