Shelli's Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly rich, Shelli's Peanut Butter Banana Bread elevates the classic banana bread with a creamy peanut butter twist. This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutty richness of peanut butter, creating a loaf that's both comforting and indulgent. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple pantry staples, this quick bread is easy to whip up yet packs maximum flavor. A hint of vanilla and optional chocolate chips or nuts add layers of decadence, while the tender crumb makes it perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Baked to golden perfection, this peanut butter banana bread is sure to become your go-to treat for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Add the creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar to the mashed bananas, and mix well until creamy and combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

If desired, fold in the chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3335.0

Total Fat 128.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 436.7mg	0%
Sodium 3174.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 496.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 261.7g
Protein 77.6g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 334.2mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 3006.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.5%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 57.5%