Description
A delightful blend of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, this banana bread is rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix.
- Add the flour gradually, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, peanut butter, dessert, baking, sweet bread