Cream Cheese Banana Bread

We know many families have a favorite banana bread recipe, often passed down for generations! But, trust us when we say that decadent Cream Cheese Banana Bread adds a unique spin and will surely become a new family favorite.

This quick bread recipe has a delicious cream cheese swirl baked into the center of the loaf and can be whipped up in 10-15 minutes!  

Using Greek yogurt in the bread mixture creates a soft, tender loaf, and the cream cheese center adds richness and moisture to the dough. The texture is thick and chewy, with a crusty edge and a soft, moist center.

Pro tip: prevent a soggy loaf by allowing the bread to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes to ensure the cream cheese layer is fully set!

Looking for more summery recipes? Try my Fruit and Yogurt Pancake Tacos, Ice Cream French Toast or No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream.

Cream Cheese Banana Bread

This quick bread recipe has a delicious cream cheese swirl baked into the center of the loaf and can be whipped up in 10-15 minutes! 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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Cream Cheese Filling

• 4 ounces cream cheese softened, brick-style
• 1 egg large
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Banana Bread

• 2 bananas mashed, 1 cup total
• 1 egg large
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
• 1 ½ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

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Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Filling

1. In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese, egg, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

Banana Bread Batter

1. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, combine egg, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt.
3. Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Finally, add the mashed banana and mix until smooth.

Bread

1. Add about 2/3 of the banana bread batter to the bottom of a prepared loaf pan.
2. Layer drops of the cheesecake filling directly onto the banana bread better. Use a spatula or small spreader to drag the filling to the edges. Top with remaining banana bread batter.
3. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 30 more minutes. The top should look fully baked and have no jiggle to it. Add a few minutes at a time if needed until fully baked.
4. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

• Starting the baking time at a higher temperature will help the bread batter rise quickly and decrease the chances of the cream cheese filling sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
• Lower the temperature after 20 minutes without opening the oven door. Turn on your internal oven light if you can’t resist taking a look!
• Using a light, non-stick metal or glass loaf pan is preferable. Dark loaf pans may burn your banana bread.