Description
Indulge in the luscious flavors of Peanut Butter Banana Bread, a delightful fusion of sweet bananas and creamy peanut butter. This moist and tender bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. With its easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers will impress family and friends with this irresistible treat. Customize your loaf with nuts or chocolate chips for added flair, ensuring each slice is a flavorful delight that kids and adults alike will love.
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 (packed)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 3 or 4)
- 1/2 to 2/3 cups chopped nuts (such as 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.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with sour cream until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas (and nuts if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg