Description
Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a rich and ultra-moist twist on the classic banana bread, made with softened cream cheese blended into the batter for added tenderness and subtle tang. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.Add chocolate chips for a dessert-style twist.Make it into muffins by adjusting the bake time to 20–25 minutes.Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
