Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread combines the flavors of ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- loaf pan
- oven
- fork
- hand mixer
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas
Dairy
- ½ cup milk (whole, 2 percent or nut milk works)
Baking Essentials
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray or grease a 4 ½x8 ½-inch loaf pan very well.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl using a fork. Whisk in the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix in the sugar.
- In another bowl, beat peanut butter until smooth. Beat this into the banana mixture. Scrape down the bowl and mix in baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Fold in the flour until completely combined, followed by the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool completely before turning out.
- Enjoy! Store leftovers wrapped well in plastic at room temperature for 3 days.
Notes
Leftovers are great toasted lightly in a pan with butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 17g
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