Lightened-Up Banana Bread |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This cream cheese banana bread has lots of banana flavor and a nutty texture. 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 |
Directions:
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.
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