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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This rich, moist peanut butter banana bread is packed with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of sweetness. It’s incredibly easy to make and can be jazzed up with chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. Perfect for using up overripe bananas and enjoying any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium overripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Mix melted butter, peanut butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas until smooth.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake 45–50 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/peanut-butter-banana-bread/

Notes

• Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the loaf tender.
• Overripe bananas are key: the browner, the better!
• Chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended.