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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a decadent and easy treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter choose creamy varieties like Skippy for best results
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar can give a deeper flavor
  • 2 cups Mashed Bananas overripe bananas work best
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil melted coconut oil can be used
  • 2 large Eggs for a vegan option, replace with flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour mix can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder use unsweetened cocoa for optimal results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Banana Slices optional for topping
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter avoid using natural peanut butter

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently incorporate cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, then add flour and mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and add banana slices on top if desired.
  5. Bake for approximately 55 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then drizzle melted peanut butter on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, follow the tips on measuring, mixing, and storage to ensure perfect banana bread.

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