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    Home » Recipe » Red Velvet Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze (lightened up, 100% whole wheat)

    Posted on: Feb 14, 2017 · Modified: Feb 11, 2021 by honeywhatscooking · 13 Comments

    Red Velvet Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze (lightened up, 100% whole wheat)

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    I remember back in college when I didn't have a boyfriend, I felt as though my life was over every Valentine's day. It was especially hard seeing all these girls walking around campus with flowers, balloons and red hearts. Red Velvet Banana Bread (7)

    My girlfriends and I made a pact that instead of moping around we would go out to dinner and celebrate one another on Valentine's Day. So one year we dined at Rainforest Cafe, another year at Macaroni Grill, basically every year would be a different franchise. Remember those restaurants?Red Velvet Banana Bread (3)

    For this reason, I'm not particularly a fan of Valentine's Day because for many years I didn't have a valentine, and when you live in a society that places so much emphasis on V-Day, it can be quite depressing to say the least.Red Velvet Banana Bread (9)

    Having said that, if I do have someone special in my life, I will do a little something for that person because that's the thing about V-Day, you can't exactly escape from it, it's about doing the little things.Red Velvet Banana Bread (5)

    Often times we hear people say that every day should be Valentine's Day which makes sense. Just imagine the joy our relationships would bring if we did the little things every single day.Red Velvet Banana Bread (11)

    And with that thought, I wish you a very Happy Valentines Day! Whether you're celebrating yourself, a family member, a friend, or a significant other, it’s all about showing love to the ones you love. This Valentine's I made Red Velvet Banana Bread.Red Velvet Banana Bread (15)

    Red Velvet Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

    A lightened up festive holiday bread, perfect for Valentine's Day and Christmas.
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking
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    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Servings 12 slices

    Ingredients
      

    • <b>Red Velvet Banana Bread</b>
    • Whole Wheat Pastry Flour - 1 ½ cups
    • Cacao Powder - 2 tbsp
    • Baking Soda - 1 tsp
    • Salt - ¼ tsp
    • Sugar in the Raw Turbinado Brown Sugar - ½ cup
    • Organic Eggs - 2
    • Bananas - 1 ½ cups, or 3 medium bananas
    • Vinegar - ½ tsp
    • Lowfat Buttermilk - ½ cup
    • Organic Coconut Oil - 2 tbsp, melted
    • Pure Vanilla - 1 ½ tsp
    • Red Food Color - 1 tbsp
    • <br></br>
    • <b>Cream Cheese Glaze</b>
    • Cream Cheese - 2 ounces, room temperature
    • Pure Vanilla - 1 tsp
    • Milk 2% Reduced-Fat - 2 - 3 tbsp
    • Confectioners Sugar - ¼ cup

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Grease a loaf pan with coconut oil.
    • Combine the dry ingredients in a medium size bowl... flour, cacao powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar.
    • In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients... eggs, bananas, vinegar, buttermilk, coconut oil, vanilla and red food color.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Mix but do NOT over mix.
    • Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
    • Into the oven for 45 minutes.
    • In the meantime, prepare the glaze. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. Whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
    • Add the vanilla and confectioners sugar. Whip.
    • Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve the desired consistency.
    • Once bread is cooled, pour glaze over the bread. Slice and serve.

    Notes

    This bread is extremely moist the same day and it would be best to consume it the same day since it does dry out a bit the next day.
    I prefer this bread slightly warm with cream cheese glaze over it.
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    1. Sonia says

      February 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Ah I want this!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        February 14, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Sonia. It was quite yummy! Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Salma says

      February 14, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      That looks gorgeous! Do you think it would work with almond or soy milk instead of buttermilk?

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:50 pm

        So sorry for the late reply, Salma. Yes, I'm sure it would work with almond or soy, you may wanna add a teaspoon of vinegar to give it that tangy flavor though.
        When I don't have buttermilk on hand, I take a cup of milk (dairy) and add a teaspoon of vinegar, it's a great substitute. Hope this helps.

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    3. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      February 14, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      the glaze looks soooo good with this bread.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        February 21, 2017 at 8:50 pm

        Thanks Dixya! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Mamta says

      February 22, 2017 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      It just looks wowwww!!!
      I love Red velvet cake and mixing it with banana is a great choice. Healthier and tastier as well.
      Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        February 22, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        So glad to hear that you like it. I hope you try it, it's definitely healthier with bananas. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tasha says

      July 23, 2021 at 10:58 pm

      I do not have coconut oil Can I substitute veg oil. Also can I add sour cream to this recipe?

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        July 27, 2021 at 12:54 am

        Hi Tasha. Yes you may use veg oil. And sour cream will work.

        Reply
        • Tasha says

          August 05, 2021 at 8:57 am

          Thank you. Can I also use regular flour for this recipe?

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          • honeywhatscooking says

            August 05, 2021 at 10:28 pm

            Yes, that would taste even better - can't go wrong with all-purpose flour.

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            • Tasha says

              August 15, 2021 at 8:37 pm

              Thank You. The vread came out fantastic. My glaze was a little runny and didn't seem to set. So will add less milk next time.This was delicious

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