Banana Bread With Cream Cheese And Chocolate Chips
Who doesn't love banana bread? It is a classic comfort food that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. But what if we add cream cheese and chocolate chips? The result is an irresistible banana bread with a twist. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about making this delicious treat.
The Ingredients You'll Need
Before we get started on the recipe, let's talk about the ingredients you will need:
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
Make sure to use ripe bananas. They will give your banana bread the perfect sweetness and moistness. You can also use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, depending on your preference.
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, let's start making the banana bread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- Add the melted butter, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the flour and mix just until combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup of the banana bread batter to the cream cheese and mix well.
- Add the chocolate chips to the remaining banana bread batter and mix well.
- Pour half of the chocolate chip batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the chocolate chip batter.
- Pour the remaining chocolate chip batter on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
That's it! Your banana bread with cream cheese and chocolate chips is ready to be served. You can store it in an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for up to four days. You can also freeze it for up to three months.
Conclusion
Banana bread with cream cheese and chocolate chips is a delicious treat that everyone will love. The combination of the sweetness of the bananas, the tanginess of the cream cheese, and the richness of the chocolate chips is irresistible. It is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So why not give it a try and enjoy this mouth-watering treat?
