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Fall Chai Spiced Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

A moist, tangy, and spicy banana bread infused with chai spices and a rich cream cheese swirl. This easy 4-ingredient base recipe is perfect for using up overripe bananas and makes a cozy autumn treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (mashed, about 1½ cups)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 chai tea bags
  • 4 oz (115g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or non-stick spray for greasing pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan generously with butter and dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chai tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the spiced butter cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in the cooled chai-infused butter, sugar, and egg until glossy and uniform.
  4. Add flour and baking powder to the wet mixture. Gently fold in with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and spreadable.
  6. Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the batter. Pour remaining batter on top.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to gently drag through the batter in a zig-zag pattern to create swirls.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Steep the butter longer for stronger chai flavor. Ensure cream cheese is softened to prevent clumping. Check bread at 45 minutes as oven temperatures vary. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: banana bread, chai spice, cream cheese swirl, fall recipe, easy baking, overripe bananas, breakfast bread, cozy autumn

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