Description
Indulge in the warmth of Banana Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they offer a comforting experience that will keep you reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and blend in softened cream cheese until creamy.
- Stir in granulated sugar followed by eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg