Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Moist, flavorful, and loaded with the rich taste of peanut butter and ripe bananas, this classic quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Topped with a drizzle of peanut butter or chocolate chips, it’s a treat everyone will love.
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Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Bananas: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Servings: 10 servings