Banana Nut Bread

Delicious and healthy banana nut bread

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/banana-nut-bread • Posted by Vy T.

This banana nut bread is so simple to make and so delicious. You can use any nuts you desire or none at all, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, throw in dried fruits like cranberry, or add fresh ones like mango. Lately, I’ve been using more spelt flour in my baked goods instead of all purpose flour not so much for health reason but to increase the amount of whole grain we consume.

You will need

6 oz low fat Cream Cheese 1 cup Butter 2 cup Light Brown Sugar 2 cup Bananas mashed 2 Eggs 1 cup Spelt Flour 2 tsp Calumet Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 cup Pecans crushed

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This banana nut bread is so simple to make and so delicious. You can use any nuts you desire or none at all, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, throw in dried fruits like cranberry, or add fresh ones like mango. Lately, I’ve been using more spelt flour in my baked goods instead of all purpose flour not so much for health reason but to increase the amount of whole grain we consume.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

3. Add bananas and eggs; mix well.

4. Sift in combined dry ingredients; mix just until moistened.

5. Stir in vanilla extract and pecans.

6. Pour into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.

7. Slice half of a banana length wise into four pieces and place on top of batter. Press the banana slices down lightly. Sprinkle crushed pecans on top.

8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 min before serving. Store any leftover bread in refrigerator.