Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors found in this Peanut Butter Banana Bread. This moist and tender loaf effortlessly blends the richness of creamy peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, resulting in a comforting treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its quick preparation time and customizable options, you’ll find it hard to resist whipping up this easy banana bread recipe. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite toppings, this bread is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 or 4 medium overripe bananas)
- 1/2 to 2/3 cups chopped nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients with alternating portions of sour cream until well combined.
- Fold in mashed bananas gently. If desired, add chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg