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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Love

This Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a delightful treat, transforming overripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter avoid natural varieties
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar or brown sugar for added depth
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3-4 pieces Overripe bananas mashed, can substitute with applesauce
  • 0.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips optional, can swap with nuts or dried fruit

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, and sugar. Mix until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if desired, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture; preferably store bread tightly wrapped to keep it fresh for up to 4 days.

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