Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

For the Banana Pudding Filling:

Step 3

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment beat together the cream cheese and instant pudding.

Step 4

Beat in the egg, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl after.

Step 5

Beat in the vanilla and continue beating until the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped up vanilla wafer pieces.

Step 7

Set aside.

Step 8

For the Banana Batter:

Step 9

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Step 10

Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment add the bananas and sugar and mix together for about 3 minutes on medium-high speed.

Step 11

Add the oil and mix until incorporated.

Step 12

Add eggs, scraping down after each addition.

Step 13

Add flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix on low until the ingredients just start to come together.

Step 14

Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with baking spray and place a piece of parchment paper in there with the sides hanging out to make it easy to remove the bread.

Step 15

Divide batter in half and pour and smooth it in the pan.

Step 16

Pour (it’s pretty thick so pour isn’t the right word exactly) the prepared cheese batter on top of the banana batter.

Step 17

Press down with a large spoon or spatula to evenly distribute best you can.

Step 18

Pour the rest of the banana bread on top of the banana pudding mix.

Step 19

Bake at 350F for 45-55 (really does depend on your oven) minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

Step 20

Let cool on rack while you prepare the glaze.

Step 21

To make the glaze:

Step 22

Whisk together the banana pudding mix and milk.

Step 23

Add the vanilla bean paste.

Step 24

Add the powdered sugar in ¼ cup at a time and whisk until smooth.

Step 25

You may want more or less powdered sugar depending on what consistency you want your glaze at.

Step 26

Pour glaze over bread.

Step 27

Sprinkle the vanilla wafer powder over the glaze before it sets.

Step 28

Let set up (about an hour) then place in fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step 29

Slice and serve. I’m keeping the leftovers in the fridge.