Banana Bread Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling
Banana bread is a classic recipe that almost everyone loves. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of day. But sometimes, you may want to add a twist to this classic recipe. That's where these banana bread muffins with cream cheese filling come in!
Ingredients
Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's start with the instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fill muffin liners 1/3 full with banana bread batter, then add a dollop of cream cheese filling on top.
- Top off each muffin with more banana bread batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Tips and Variations
If you want to make these banana bread muffins even more special, here are some tips and variations:
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Sprinkle extra sugar on top of each muffin before baking for a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Use different types of cream cheese, such as strawberry or honey, for a different flavor.
- Double the recipe and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy breakfast or snack anytime.
Conclusion
Banana bread muffins with cream cheese filling are a delicious twist on a classic recipe. They're easy to make, perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of day, and can be customized to suit your taste. We hope you enjoy making and eating these muffins as much as we do!