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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Peanut Butter Banana Bread That's Easy to Make

This Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a delightful, easy-to-make treat that's moist and perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, can use nutmeg or omit
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda essential for lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt reduce for low-sodium diets
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar can use granulated or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cups creamy peanut butter almond butter or sunbutter for nut-free
  • 2 large eggs can replace with flax egg or applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be a substitute
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Greek yogurt is a good swap
  • 2 cups mashed bananas overripe bananas work best
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup nuts walnuts or pecans pair beautifully
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • 9" x 5" loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with sour cream.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas, and optionally add nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and fill it evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid overmixing for a tender texture. Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.

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