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Peanut Butter Banana Quick Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Quick Bread: Creamy, Crunchy Delight!

This Peanut Butter Banana Quick Bread combines ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Very ripe for sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural for best texture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 3/4 cup Reese's Pieces Can substitute with chocolate chips.
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For a sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Peanut Butter Enhances peanut butter flavor.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • fork
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. In the mashed bananas, stir in peanut butter, sugar, and eggs until mixed well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  6. Fold in the Reese's Pieces evenly into the batter.
  7. Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. For the optional glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and peanut butter, then drizzle over the bread after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best results and avoid overmixing the batter for a light texture.

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