Banana Cream Cheese Muffins

These moist and fluffy banana cream cheese muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balance the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy richness of cream cheese. Each bite offers a tender crumb and a hint of creaminess, making them a perfect breakfast or snack option. Plus, they're easy to make and contain no unusual ingredients, keeping them appealing and wholesome.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the mashed bananas, milk, vanilla extract, and egg to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.