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Banana Peanut Butter Bread

This moist and tender banana peanut butter bread gets an extra boost of flavor from a sweet jelly swirl. It’s the perfect twist on a classic banana bread, ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. You’ll love how easy it is to make—and how quickly it disappears!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BREAD:
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE JELLY SWIRL:
  • 1/4 cup jelly or jam grape, strawberry, or your favorite flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas.
  3. Stir in peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir into banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
  7. Dollop teaspoons of jelly on top and swirl gently.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/banana-peanut-butter-bread/

Notes

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• You can use any jelly or jam—grape, raspberry, or strawberry all work beautifully.
• For a nutty crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before baking.