Peanut Butter Banana Loaf
Indulge in the ultimate comfort bake with this Peanut Butter Banana Loaf—where rich, nutty peanut butter meets the natural sweetness of ripe bananas for a flavor-packed treat. With a perfectly moist crumb and a hint of vanilla, this quick bread strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The optional addition of chocolate chips or chopped nuts takes this already luscious loaf to the next level, adding texture and bursts of flavor. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep time, this easy banana bread recipe is a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Whether served warm with a smear of butter or enjoyed as-is, this loaf is a must-try for banana bread lovers looking to shake things up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas (ripe)
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, and mix until well combined.
Stir in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 3167 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 490.1 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.6 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2781 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
