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Cream Cheese Banana Bread

Cream Cheese Banana Bread - A Must-Try Moist Delight

This Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a moist delight made with ripe bananas and rich cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium bananas very ripe
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs larger eggs preferred
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp baking powder fresh
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips mini chips recommended
  • 1 cup nuts chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree optional seasonal addition
  • 1 tsp spices cinnamon or nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Incorporate the cream cheese into the mashed bananas until creamy.
  4. Gradually add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk together.
  6. Carefully add the flour mixture into the banana batter, folding gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for about 45–60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure bananas are very ripe and cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. Mix gently to keep the bread fluffy.

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