Cinnamon-Swirled Banana Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in these moist and flavorful muffins, brimming with ripe bananas and a rich cinnamon-cream cheese swirl. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a savory snack, these muffins combine simple ingredients to create an irresistible treat. Your kitchen will smell heavenly as they bake, inviting everyone to enjoy this delectable banana creation.
ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese batter)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and melted butter until well combined.
- 3.
Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, and nutmeg (if using).
- 5.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- 6.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 7.
Fill each muffin cup halfway with banana batter, followed by a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture, then more banana batter to fill the cup.
- 8.
Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cream cheese batter into the banana batter slightly.
- 9.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 10.
Let cool for a few minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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