Description
These Moist Banana Cream Cheese Muffins are a cozy treat combining ripe bananas and cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the mashed bananas, cream cheese, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the chopped pecans, allowing their nutty goodness to enhance the muffins.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full. For an extra touch, swirl a little extra cream cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. You want that golden, slightly domed top!
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Grab a warm muffin, take a moment to enjoy, and relish the delightful flavors.
Notes
These muffins can be made in advance and stored, ensuring you always have a treat on hand. You can also freeze them for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg