Treat yourself to the ultimate Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread recipe! This healthy twist combines a moist, naturally sweetened banana loaf with a rich, creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or fitness-friendly snack, it delivers pure decadence without the guilt.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Batter:
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or grass-fed butter)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz light cream cheese (or Neufchâtel), softened
1 egg white
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp oat flour
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir in the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
Make the Filling: In a separate medium bowl, vigorously whisk (or use a hand mixer to beat) the softened cream cheese, egg white, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of flour until completely smooth and creamy.
Layer the Loaf: Pour about 2/3 of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the center of the batter. Top with the remaining banana bread batter, gently smoothing it out to cover the cream cheese layer.
Bake: Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the bread part (avoiding the cream cheese layer) comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to ensure the cream cheese center sets beautifully.
Enjoy your rich, decadent, yet wholesome treat!
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