Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with this Peanut Butter Banana Bread, a perfect blend of moistness and richness that will tantalize your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a scrumptious treat, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The creamy peanut butter adds depth while the natural sweetness of bananas shines through. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with your favorite spreads, this bread is sure to become a household favorite and a go-to option for using up those ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 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 light brown sugar (packed)
- 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 to 4 medium bananas)
- Optional: 1/2 to 2/3 cups chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan (9" x 5") or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and peanut butter until fluffy using an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients alternating with sour cream until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and optional nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg