What do you get when you combine cream cheese-y goodness with banana bread? These yummy muffins that freeze really well. I gave the boys the option of adding chocolate chips, and while that would likely be a good addition, they opted against it and were super happy with the results. Try it both ways and see which you prefer!
Banana Cream Cheese muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1 oz unsalted butter, room temp
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup greek-style plain yogurt
2 eggs
4-5 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray each muffin cup lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt into a small mixing bowl.
In a large bowl , combine cream cheese, sugar and butter until light and creamy. Add yogurt, whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, and whisk until smooth. Add mashed bananas and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.
Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture, stirring with a spatula until well combined.
Using an ice cream scoop, spoon the batter evenly into the 12 prepared muffin cups.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the muffins are firm and just beginning to brown.
Enjoy!
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