Description
Wake up to a slice of moist, flavorful Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread made with ripe bananas, plant-based cream cheese, and crunchy nuts. This easy-to-make bread stays tender for days and offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness, tangy richness, and comforting spice. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (with brown spots)
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter or oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Add-Ins
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with some lumps remaining for texture. In a separate bowl, beat together the plant-based cream cheese and plant-based butter or oil until creamy. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) to the creamy mixture and mix thoroughly. Combine this wet mixture with the mashed bananas, then stir in vanilla extract (natural) and ground cinnamon.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Add Nuts: Gently fold in the chopped nuts evenly without crushing them to preserve their crunch.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender texture.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing for better structure and flavor.
- Lightly toast nuts beforehand to enhance their flavor.
- Ensure plant-based cream cheese is soft for smooth mixing and optimal moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bread, plant-based cream cheese, banana nut bread, moist bread, vegan banana bread, gluten-free banana bread
