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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Moist Peanut Butter Banana Bread for Ultimate Comfort

This Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a deliciously moist treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and body to the bread.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for rising.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, melted Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Provides flavor, moisture, and binding.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the bread.
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature Acts as a binding agent and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 medium Overripe Bananas, mashed Contributes moisture and natural sweetness.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Adds a sweet chocolatey element.
  • 1 cups Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) Adds extra crunch and texture.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined, stopping before overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

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