Description

These muffins combine the homey sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy, cheesecake-like center. Perfect for mornings when you want something special, but easy enough to make on a weekday. Moist, flavorful, and satisfying with every bite.

Ingredients

Muffin Batter:

3 ripe bananas (mashed)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

Slices of banana (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Spoon 1 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup. Add 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture. Top with another tbsp of batter.
Press a banana slice gently on top (optional).
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast