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This cream cheese banana bread has lots of banana flavor and a nutty texture. And with help from our pros, now it’s lighter, too! Beverly Sprague — Baltimore, MD
Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 235 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Lightened-Up Special Banana Bread in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p46
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Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by mojomo
The recipe was great just the way it is written. However, if other reviewers are going to change EVERYTHING in the recipe your not really reviewing this one now are we...this so not benefical to the person who posted it.
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2012 by lurky27
So delicious & flavorful! I had fat-free cream cheese home and that worked great. My husband said it was the best bread I've ever baked.~ Theresa
So delicious & flavorful! I had fat-free cream cheese home and that worked great. My husband said it was the best bread I've ever baked.
~ Theresa
Reviewed on Jun. 08, 2011 by biking32
I followed exactly what the recipe said and it only cooked on the outside. It was terrible. Had to throw it out.
Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by joceyw
This bread is super moist and delicious! Try it!
Reviewed on May. 18, 2011 by drjacobs359
This is the best banana bread recipe! I do use regular cream cheese though and add chocolate chips yum!!!
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by l2bake
LOVE this version of banana bread!
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Buttemontanagirl
Jeez! When did this site become a forum/ I just want to see if otheres liked the recipe or not, and decide for myself whether to make it. Forget about all the personal wrangling.
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