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Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe You'll Love!

This Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe combines ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use for natural sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter preferred, stir well before measuring
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness, reduce if bananas are very ripe
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for variety
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Extra Peanut Butter For swirling

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with some lumps.
  3. Combine melted butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla with the mashed bananas until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. If using, gently fold in optional ingredients like chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and swirl in extra peanut butter if desired.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best results and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.

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