Description
Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic recipe, adding rich cream cheese for an irresistibly moist texture. The sweet aroma of ripe bananas, complemented by hints of vanilla and cinnamon, creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm for breakfast or as a tasty afternoon snack, this quick and easy recipe will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg