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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the ultimate indulgent twist on a classic. It’s ultra-moist, loaded with banana flavor, rich cocoa, and a swirl of creamy peanut butter—then finished with a luscious PB drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cool Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread:
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter slightly melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Banana slices optional for topping
For the drizzle:
  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter not natural

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Then fold in flour until just combined.
  4. Pour into prepared pan. Top with banana slices if using.
  5. Bake for ~55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-bread/

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Let the bread cool fully before drizzling to avoid melting the topping.
  • You can swirl extra peanut butter into the batter before baking for more marbling.