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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is moist and rich, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 0.5 cups Peanut Butter Avoid natural varieties for the best melt.
  • 1 cups Sugar Use white or brown sugar based on preference.
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted coconut oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Always use pure extract.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 medium Banana Slices Optional for garnishing.
For Peanut Butter Drizzle
  • 0.25 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Essential for drizzling on top.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine slightly melted peanut butter, sugar, and mashed bananas, and whisk until well incorporated.
  3. Add vegetable oil and eggs, mixing until creamy and smooth.
  4. Stir in cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
  5. Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Melt creamy peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle over the loaf once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing for a light texture. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

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