Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of moist banana bread with a decadent cream cheese filling in this delightful Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread recipe. It’s a sweet treat that’s great for any time of the day!
Ingredients
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Bread
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable may be substituted)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (lite is okay, Greek yogurt may be substituted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt (optional)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (lite is okay)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray or grease and flour the pan; set aside.
- Make the Banana Bread: In a large bowl, combine egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla. Add mashed bananas, then fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Spread two-thirds of the batter in the pan.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, mix egg, cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Pour over the bread batter in the pan.
- Finish the Bread: Top with remaining batter, then bake for 48-50 minutes until golden and set. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Consider tenting with foil if browning too quickly.
- Baking times may vary, so rely on visual cues for doneness.
- Enjoy with flavored butter or glazes for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
