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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread for Cozy Mornings

This Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread combines rich cream cheese with ripe bananas for a perfect dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed for optimal creaminess and sweetness
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter For richness, substitute with vegetable oil if desired
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider reducing for a less sweet loaf
  • 1 Large Egg Can be replaced with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Fresh leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier option
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use Greek yogurt as a lower fat option if desired
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For the cream cheese layer
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use granulated sugar as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together the mashed ripe bananas with the melted butter until smooth.
  3. Stir in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, then gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
  5. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and a bit of flour until smooth and creamy.
  6. Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan, then dollop half of the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  8. Repeat with the remaining banana batter, cream cheese mixture, and cinnamon-sugar.
  9. Gently swirl through the layers with a knife for a marbling effect.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for 3 months. Thaw or reheat as desired.

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