This delicious banana bread with a creamy peanut butter twist is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. It’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of ripe bananas and rich peanut butter creates a delightful treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (or as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter, melted butter, and both sugars, mixing well until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If the batter seems too thick, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your banana bread with peanut butter! You can serve it warm with an extra spread of peanut butter or your favorite topping.