Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Banana Pudding Banana Bread. This irresistible treat combines the moistness of classic banana bread with a rich, creamy banana pudding filling, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether you are hosting a brunch or looking for a sweet snack, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Topped with a luscious glaze and crushed vanilla wafers, each slice offers a burst of banana flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
- 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 ½ oz. instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 10 vanilla wafers (for layering and topping)
- 3 vanilla wafers (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the banana pudding filling by mixing cream cheese and instant pudding until smooth, then adding an egg and vanilla extract.
- For the banana bread batter, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas and sugar before incorporating oil and eggs.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Assemble by layering half of the banana batter in a prepared loaf pan, followed by the pudding filling, and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown; cool before glazing with a mixture of vanilla bean paste, milk, powdered sugar, and crushed wafers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg