Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread, a scrumptious treat perfect for any time of day. This moist and rich loaf combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, the creaminess of peanut butter, and the decadence of cocoa powder, making it an irresistible option for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. With its simple preparation steps and minimal ingredients, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all levels. Plus, it can easily be enjoyed plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or a drizzle of melted peanut butter. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious homemade loaf that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs until well mixed.
- Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 144mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg