Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread (Health

Name: Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread (Healthier Verison)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups pecans, divided; ¼ cup butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups cups whole wheat flour; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 ½ cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 medium sized); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1 ½ teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups pecans, divided
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 4 medium sized)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 ½ teaspoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Place 3/4 cup pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 6 minutes.
3
Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
4
Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy and light.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
6
Combine flours and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
7
Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
8
Stir in bananas, toasted pecans, and vanilla.
9
Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8X4 inch pans.
10
Combine topping ingredients and with a pastry blender or fork crush the topping until mixture resembles small peas.
11
Lightly sprinkle mixture over batter in pans.
12
Bake at 350F for one hour or until a long wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and sides of bread pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil during last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.
13
Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
14
Remove from pans to wire racks.
15
Let cool 30 minutes.

1631

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups pecans, divided, ¼ cup butter, softened, 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread (Healthier Verison) falls under the General 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.

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Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread (Healthier Verison)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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