Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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This peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate recipe for peanut butter lovers. It has all the qualities of the beloved classic; it’s moist, fluffy, and infused with sweet banana flavor. The irresistible combination of nutty peanut butter and decadent chocolate chips elevates this quick bread to a new level of deliciousness. You’ll go bananas for it!
The world doesn’t need just another banana bread recipe — it needs this peanut butter banana bread. This is the loaf I bake when I want something a little extra, with that classic banana bread texture paired with nutty peanut butter and pockets of rich chocolate. It’s cozy, satisfying, and exactly the kind of thing I love slicing into for breakfast or a grab-and-go snack.
It’s a quick bread, which means it’s simple to make and the perfect excuse to finally use up those spotty, overripe bananas on the counter. Fair warning: it never lasts long in my kitchen, so I usually make a double batch — one to enjoy right away and one to freeze or share with a friend.
If you love a little butter on your banana bread, I highly recommend using this homemade butter. It takes an already great slice and somehow makes it even better.
Answers to your questions
What kind of chocolate chips work best? Semi-sweet chocolate chips will add a touch of bitterness and balance the sweetness. Feel free to use any variety, such as mini chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or a chopped-up chocolate bar, all of which are delicious.
How long does it keep for? Banana bread keeps for up to 4 days when wrapped or stored in a sealed container on the counter.
Can I freeze it? Absolutely! Either freeze it whole or slice it before freezing, and place parchment paper between the slices to prevent sticking. It will keep tightly wrapped in the freezer for about 3 months.
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 5×9 loaf pan with butter. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the flour, both sugars, baking soda, and salt.1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl then mix in the eggs, melted butter, and peanut butter.3 large ripe bananas, 2 large eggs, ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup natural peanut butter
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until almost combined. If using, add the chocolate dips and peanut and fold them into the batter.1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan then bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Check the loaf after 45 minutes and tent it with foil if it's getting too brown on the top. Let the banana bread cool completely before removing it from the pan.
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My family actually said this is the best banana bread they’ve ever had!