Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, a moist and comforting treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. This easy-to-make recipe features creamy peanut butter, sweet ripe bananas, and rich chocolate chips, resulting in a loaf that is sure to please everyone in your family. With just two bowls and no mixer required, this quick bread comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3–4 ripe bananas)
- ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened or sweetened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8×4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a smaller bowl, combine mashed bananas, applesauce, peanut butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips carefully.
- Divide the batter between loaf pans and bake for about 45–50 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling for 15–20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg