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Cream Cheese Banana Muffins Recipe

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These Cream Cheese Banana Muffins combine moist, naturally sweet banana batter with a luscious cream cheese swirl topping. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection with a delightful nutty crunch from pecans.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients and Add-ins

  • 4 medium over-ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk (optional, if needed to thin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. This ensures even leavening and seasoning throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Banana Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with both granulated and brown sugars until well blended. Add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients to Wet: Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined and no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix to keep muffins tender.
  5. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the batter for added crunch and flavor.
  6. Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
  7. Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined. If the mixture is too thick to swirl, beat in milk, one teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a swirlable consistency.
  8. Add Cream Cheese Topping: Drop about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each muffin batter and use a toothpick to swirl it gently into the top layer. The swirl will not look perfectly smooth but will marbled beautifully after baking.
  9. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They taste best at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use over-ripe bananas with brown spots.
  • If cream cheese mixture is too thick, add milk gradually to reach desired consistency for swirling.
  • Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease well to prevent sticking.
  • Check muffins near the end of baking time to avoid overbaking and dryness.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit for nut-free option.

Keywords: banana muffins, cream cheese swirl, pecan muffins, breakfast muffins, easy banana recipe

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