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Peanut Butter Jelly Banana Bread

This peanut butter jelly banana bread combines two childhood favorites—PB&J and banana bread—into one irresistible loaf. With creamy peanut butter blended into the batter and swirls of fruity jam baked right in, every slice is a perfectly balanced bite of comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 240
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). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and egg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour half the batter into the pan. Dollop jelly on top and swirl gently.
  6. Add the remaining batter and repeat the jelly-swirl on top.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/peanut-butter-jelly-banana-bread/

Notes

• Use super ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
• Grape jelly gives that classic PB&J flavor, but feel free to use strawberry, raspberry, or even apricot.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing to get clean layers and intact swirls.