Ultimate Peanut Butter Banana Bread You'll Crave Every Morning
This Peanut Butter Banana Bread combines rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and ripe bananas for a decadent treat you'll love.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Avoid natural varieties for the best texture.
- 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness and tenderness.
- 3 medium Mashed Bananas Use the ripest bananas for maximum flavor.
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Or swap with melted coconut oil.
- 2 large Eggs Provide essential structure.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of your bread.
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened for balance.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 medium Banana Slices Optional topping.
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Stick with the creamy version for best results.
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Combine slightly melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and optionally decorate with banana slices.
- Bake for approximately 55 minutes, checking with a knife for doneness.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before slicing.
- Melt creamy peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds and drizzle over the loaf.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.