Cream Cheese Banana Bread 

This delightful twist on classic banana bread combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with a creamy cheesecake-like filling. The result is a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat.

 Full Recipe:

 Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

• 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed)

• 1/3 cup (76g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups (205g) all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

 Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

   • Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

   • Add the baking soda and salt, mixing thoroughly.

   • Incorporate the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

   • Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring until just combined.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

   • In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, egg, sugar, and flour until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Bread:

   • Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.

   • Dollop half of the cream cheese filling over the batter.

   • Top with the remaining banana bread batter, followed by the rest of the cream cheese filling.

   • Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the banana bread batter to create a marbled effect.

5. Bake:

   • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   • If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil and continue baking until done

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

   • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 381 kcal

• Total Fat: 20g

• Saturated Fat: 12g

• Cholesterol: 96mg

• Sodium: 324mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 48g

• Dietary Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 30g

• Protein: 5g

• Vitamin C: 3mg

• Calcium: 63mg

• Iron: 2mg

• Potassium: 192mg