Description

These moist cream cheese banana muffins are tender, rich, and have a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. They are easy to make, healthy-ish, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, melted butter (cooled), and Greek yogurt until combined and glossy.
Fold in the mashed bananas with a spatula, leaving some small lumps for texture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches using a spatula. Mix just until no flour streaks remain.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden and spring back when touched.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness. Soften cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Check muffins starting at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking. Brush tops with melted butter after baking for shine and extra flavor. Muffins get moister after a day. Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 180
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5

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