Banana Nut Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling
Muffins are a great way to start your day or as a snack in the middle of the day. They can be sweet, savory or both depending on your preferences. One of the most popular muffin flavors is banana nut. This delicious recipe takes that classic flavor to the next level with a sweet cream cheese filling. In this article, we will show you how to make banana nut muffins with cream cheese filling that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients:
To make these muffins, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Fill the muffin cups 1/3 full with batter, add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each muffin, then top with more batter to fill the cup about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Make sure your bananas are ripe - the riper the better.
- Do not overmix the batter as it can result in tough or dry muffins.
- If you do not have walnuts, you can use any other nuts of your choice.
- To make the muffins even more indulgent, you can top them with a streusel topping or drizzle them with a simple glaze.
Conclusion:
Banana nut muffins with cream cheese filling are a tasty and easy treat that anyone can make. The combination of the sweet banana and crunchy walnuts with the creamy and tangy cream cheese filling make these muffins irresistible. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or anytime you need a little pick-me-up. Don't forget to try this recipe and let us know how it turns out for you!