Creamy Banana & Cheese Muffins Recipe
These Banana Cream Cheese Muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy tang of cream cheese for a moist, flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are easy to make and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon a portion of batter into each muffin cup, about halfway full. Add a small dollop of the cream cheese on top of each, then cover with more batter until the cups are nearly full.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins are lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Softened cream cheese blends better with the batter for a smooth texture.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
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