Description
This rich and moist Peanut Butter Banana Bread combines creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas for a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Enhanced with chocolate chips and a luscious peanut butter glaze, this quick bread is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Bread Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe or overripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Peanut Butter Glaze
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the wet mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs and bananas: Beat in the eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is uniform.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips or chunks to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare to bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake the bread: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55 to 65 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until you have a smooth, pourable glaze.
- Glaze the bread: Once the bread is fully cooled, drizzle the peanut butter glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Adjust milk quantity in the glaze to reach desired consistency.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before glazing.
- For added texture, consider toasting the peanut butter before mixing to enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
