Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe
A deliciously moist and flavorful Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate chips. This easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted (or use oil)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder to ensure an even distribution of leavening and cocoa flavor.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips so that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter without deflating it.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Notes
- If bananas are not very ripe, your bread may not be as sweet or moist, so aim for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- You can substitute natural peanut butter if preferred, but stirring it well before measuring is advised.
- For a vegan option, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter or oil.
- Storing wrapped in plastic wrap or an airtight container keeps the bread fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Adding chopped nuts such as walnuts can add extra texture and flavor if desired.
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate banana bread, peanut butter banana bread, quick bread, baked goods, dessert, snack
