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Cozy Overnight Brown Sugar Oat Pecan Banana Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A comforting overnight banana bread featuring brown sugar, oats, pecans, and a luscious cream cheese swirl. Perfect for cozy mornings and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a small bowl, beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside in the fridge.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well.
  3. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas until slightly chunky. Add 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Pecans: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, reserving some for topping if desired.
  6. Assemble in Loaf Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour half the batter into the pan, spread evenly. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Repeat with remaining batter and cream cheese. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove loaf pan from fridge and bake uncovered for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Letting the batter rest overnight softens the oats and melds flavors for a moist, tender bread. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb light. If top browns too fast, tent with foil after 40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing to let the cream cheese swirl set.

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Keywords: banana bread, overnight banana bread, brown sugar, oats, pecans, cream cheese swirl, cozy breakfast, easy banana bread, holiday baking

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