Fresh Banana Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
5. 5
   Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin liner. Add a heaping teaspoon of cream cheese mixture, then top with the rest of the muffin batter, dividing evenly. Finish with a small spoonful of cream cheese on top.
6. 6
   Swirl gently with a toothpick. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
7. 7
   Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully. Enjoy!