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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: A Cozy Delight

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a warm hug on a plate, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda works best with acidic ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • 3-4 medium mashed bananas about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or yogurt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup extra chocolate chips for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Loaf pans
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix with applesauce, peanut butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, then stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Divide batter between loaf pans, filling halfway, and add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking at 30 minutes and covering with foil if needed.
  7. Insert a toothpick in the center to check for doneness; it should come out clean.
  8. Cool loaves in pans for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use only overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Be careful not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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