Irresistible Peanut Butter Banana Bread for Ultimate Comfort
This delicious Peanut Butter Banana Bread offers a comforting fusion of flavors, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- - Mixing bowl
- - Measuring cups
- - Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter not natural
- 1 cup Sugar regular or brown sugar
- 3 medium Mashed Bananas ripe
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 banana Banana Slices optional for decoration
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix in a large bowl by combining the slightly melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Mix in the flour gently until just combined.
- Pour the rich batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with banana slices if desired.
- Bake for about 55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter over the cooled loaf before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Add chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey treat. Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness.