Description
Banana cream cheese muffins bring comfort and delight to breakfast tables with their moist, tender crumb. Rich cream cheese swirls and ripe banana notes create a perfect morning treat that will satisfy sweet cravings and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium over-ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar (Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar)
Dry Ingredients and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons milk (if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate granulated and brown sugars into the mashed bananas, creating a rich, sweet base.
- Vigorously mix in the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana blend, stirring carefully to eliminate any flour lumps.
- Integrate chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Prepare the cream cheese topping by beating softened cream cheese until silky and free of lumps.
- Blend granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, creating a smooth, luxurious mixture.
- If the cream cheese becomes too thick, thin it with a small amount of milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Fill each muffin cup approximately three-quarters full with the banana batter.
- Delicately spoon about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto the top of each muffin.
- Use a toothpick to create a marbled effect by gently swirling the cream cheese through the batter.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, storing any remaining muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Swirl cream cheese gently into each muffin for a marbled, artistic touch that adds visual appeal and creamy texture.
- Refrigerate leftover muffins to maintain freshness, enjoying them cool or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
- Pecans provide a delightful crunch and nutty undertone, complementing the soft banana and rich cream cheese perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg