Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Cream Cheese Banana Bread. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this delightful treat is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack. The addition of cream cheese adds a luscious texture and depth of flavor that will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine and Bake: Stir in mashed bananas, then gradually add dry ingredients. Fold in nuts if desired. Pour batter into pan, bake for 60–70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
- You can also add chocolate chips or a cinnamon sugar topping for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
