Cheesecake Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Banana Bread Batter
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1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 ripe, big ones)
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup regular flour
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1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Just a little pinch of salt (optional)
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1 large egg
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temp
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1 large egg
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3 tablespoons regular flour
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1/4 cup sugar
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x5 pan with butter, grease spray, or flour it lightly.
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Mix the egg, sugars, coconut oil, sour cream, and vanilla using a whisk. Stir in the bananas, then fold in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and optional salt) gently until it’s combined.
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Whisk the cream cheese, egg, sugar, and flour well until it’s nice and smooth.
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Start with pouring about two-thirds of the batter into the loaf pan. Spread the cream cheese mix gently over it, then add the rest of the batter on top.
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Bake for 48 to 50 minutes until the top’s set and golden. If it’s browning quicker than expected, cover it lightly with foil after about 30 minutes.
# Notes:
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Fine to keep out on the counter for up to 1 week
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Store in the freezer for a half-year max
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You can swap for low-fat cream cheese or sour cream, and it’ll work too