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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Indulge in this delightful Cream Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, perfect for cozy mornings or lazy afternoons. It's easy to make and guarantees a warm, aromatic experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for easier blending.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, softened cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, and flour.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon with a tablespoon of sugar for the swirl.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture, then add the remaining batter.
  2. Swirl the cinnamon mixture into the top layer of the batter with a knife.
  3. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or with your morning coffee. For storage, it lasts about 3–4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Reheat slices for best flavor.