Don’t toss those overripe bananas! With a dash of cream cheese, you can turn this beloved classic into a fun new dessert.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tb. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 mashed ripe bananas
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup and 3 Tb. all-purpose flour

Directions:

  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.

  • 2

    In a large bowl, combine one egg, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream and vanilla, whisking to combine. Add in the mashed bananas and continue to stir.

  • 3

    Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stirring gently until combined.

  • 4

    Spread half the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  • 5

    In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 egg, granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Spread this mixture over banana batter.

  • 6

    Top with remaining banana batter and smooth gently until cream cheese is covered.

  • 7

    Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.

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