Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, combining rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter with ripe bananas for a decadent treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it offers a delightful balance of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or equivalent oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 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 pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure the bread does not stick.
- Mash bananas and combine wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in peanut butter and chocolate chips. Gently fold in the creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour batter and bake. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving to preserve texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer, swap the butter for an equal amount of vegetable oil for a dairy-free option.
- To add crunch, consider folding in chopped peanuts along with chocolate chips.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
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