4 oz light cream cheese (115 g), also called Neufchatel, room temperature
½ cup strawberry (75 g), diced
1 tablespoon honey
Bread Batter
3 ripe bananas
2 large eggs
⅓ cup 2% plain greek yogurt (95 g)
½ cup honey (170 g)
1 ½ cups wheat flour (175 g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
Nutrition Info
Calories 195
Fat 4g
Carbs 36g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 22g
Protein 4g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of honey, and strawberries until smooth.
2. Step
Microwave the cream cheese mixture in 30 second intervals for a total of 5 minutes, stirring between each interval. This helps cook out the moisture so that the mixture doesn’t create a large pocket of steam in the bread.
3. Step
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
4. Step
In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
5. Step
Add the eggs and mix until well combined and frothy.
6. Step
Add the Greek yogurt and honey, and mix until incorporated.
7. Step
Sprinkle in the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder, and fold the batter together with a spatula.
8. Step
Pour ¾ of the banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan, smoothing it into an even layer with the spatula.
9. Step
Pour in the cream cheese filling, making sure to keep it away from the edge of the pan.
10. Step
Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the cream cheese filling and smooth the top with a spatula.
11. Step
Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top springs back when lightly touched.
12. Step
Let the pan cool for 15 minute before removing the loaf from the pan.
13. Step
Allow the bread to cool at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
