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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread That's Pure Comfort

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delicious way to use overripe bananas, creating a moist loaf filled with comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce by one-third for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute directly.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with ground cinnamon.
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas Can replace with applesauce.
For the Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup Applesauce May swap with plain yogurt.
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy will change texture.
  • cup Canola or Vegetable Oil Can replace with melted butter.
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract.
For the Sweet Surprise
  • 1 cup Miniature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with peanut butter chips.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the wet ingredients until creamy.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, filling each halfway.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for sweeter bread. Avoid overmixing to keep bread light and fluffy.

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