Description
The Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread is a deliciously moist twist on classic banana bread that combines the rich creaminess of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This delectable loaf is perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert, making it a versatile favorite for any occasion. With its tender crumb and inviting aroma, each slice offers pure delight, whether enjoyed warm or chilled. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas until chunky.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and mix until combined.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture; stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Gently add baking soda, salt, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg