Description
Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, offering a moist and flavorful experience. This easy-to-make recipe combines ripe bananas with creamy cheese for a sweet, tangy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Imagine the warm aroma filling your kitchen as you slice into this golden-brown loaf; each bite melts in your mouth, making it an instant hit at any gathering. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is sure to become a cherished staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
- Fold the banana mash into the cream cheese mixture, then gently mix in sifted flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg