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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

Indulge in this Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, a moist delight blending sweet bananas, cream cheese, and a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Essential for natural sweetness and moisture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using half whole wheat for added nutrition
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar creates a richer flavor and moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda The leavening agent that gives rise to your bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances and balances the flavor perfectly
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, swap with flax or chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup Butter Infuses richness; Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor of the bread
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the richness of the mixture
For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Essential for the swirl
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Creates the sweet swirl

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • fork
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine the eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with bananas.
  4. Whisk the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Mix the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan, layer with cream cheese mixture, and top with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing to enhance flavors and maintain moisture.

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