Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade Ultimate Cream Cheese Banana Bread: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe. This moist, fluffy loaf pairs creamy, rich cream cheese with ripe bananas, creating a luscious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The added depth from vanilla and a hint of cinnamon makes every slice feel like a comforting embrace—ideal for sharing with family or savoring all on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg