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Bowl of banana muffins topped with a cream cheese swirl, next to a bunch of bananas and pecans.

Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Swirl

Delicious moist banana muffins with a creamy cream cheese swirl, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 medium over-ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk (if needed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another, then combine both and fold in pecans.
  3. Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla to make swirl; add milk if needed.
  5. Spoon cream cheese mixture onto muffins and swirl; bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use over-ripe bananas for extra sweetness and flavor.