Banana Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
These Banana Cream Cheese Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with natural banana flavor complemented by a rich, creamy swirl of cream cheese. Perfect for a breakfast treat or a delightful snack, these muffins combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy smoothness of cream cheese, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Banana Muffin Batter
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Swirl
- 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Make the Banana Muffin Batter: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined and no dry pockets remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well. Spoon about two-thirds of the banana batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Add the Cream Cheese Swirl: Drop about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter in each cup. Then, cover with the remaining banana batter to fill the cups nearly to the top.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese into the banana batter by dragging it through the batter in a circular motion. Do not over-swirl to keep nice pockets of cream cheese throughout.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain muffin tenderness.
- The cream cheese swirl adds a rich texture but can be omitted or substituted with mascarpone if desired.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat muffins briefly in the microwave for a soft, warm treat.
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