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Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread

A delightful twist on classic banana bread featuring a luscious cream cheese filling that elevates the flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup liquid-state coconut oil can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream lite is acceptable; Greek yogurt may be substituted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt optional
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened; lite is acceptable
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray one 9×5-inch loaf pan with floured cooking spray, or grease and flour the pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, both types of sugar, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  3. Fold in the mashed bananas, stirring gently until they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
  4. Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and optional salt. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour about two-thirds of the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula, reaching the corners and sides.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, add the softened cream cheese, egg, sugar, and flour. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
  2. Evenly pour the cream cheese filling over the banana bread batter in the pan, smoothing the top gently to ensure it reaches the edges.
  3. Dollop the remaining banana batter on top of the cream cheese filling, smoothing it lightly without disturbing the filling layer.
Baking
  1. Bake the loaf in the oven for about 48 to 50 minutes. Look for a domed, golden top, and check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature; consider dusting with powdered sugar or serving with whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.