Here’s a heavenly Cream Cheese–Stuffed Banana Bread 🍌🍞 — soft, moist, and swirled with a creamy cheesecake-like filling in the middle. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy coffee companion!
🍌 Cream Cheese–Stuffed Banana Bread
Serves: 8–10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
🍌 Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
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2–3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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½ tsp vanilla extract
🥣 Instructions
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Preheat oven:
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Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Make the banana bread batter:
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In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir until just mixed (don’t overmix).
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Prepare the cream cheese filling:
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the loaf:
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Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
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Add the remaining banana batter and smooth the surface.
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Bake:
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Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the banana portion comes out clean.
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If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.
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Cool:
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Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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🌟 Tips & Variations
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🍫 Chocolate twist: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the banana batter.
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🥥 Tropical version: Mix shredded coconut or chopped nuts into the batter.
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❄️ Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
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☕ Serve with: A drizzle of caramel sauce or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flair.
Would you like a mini loaf or muffin version of this recipe — perfect for portion control or gifting?
