Description
Indulge your senses with this Peanut Butter Banana Bread, a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms two beloved ingredients into a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for any time of day. With its sweet and nutty profile, this easy-to-make bread is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Simply enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with your favorite spread. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use overripe bananas! You can customize the recipe by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. Whip up a batch ahead of time and savor slices throughout the week—this Peanut Butter Banana Bread is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 or 4 medium overripe bananas)
- Optional: 1/2 to 2/3 cups chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three portions while alternating with sour cream until just combined.
- Gently stir in mashed bananas and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg