Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana loaf loaded with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter cup pieces for a decadent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)

→ Dairy & Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
04 - 1/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk

→ Pantry

05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

13 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - 3/4 cup chopped peanut butter cups

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups, reserving a small handful for topping.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips and peanut butter cups on top.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let loaf cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a peanut butter cup married banana bread, and honestly, nobody regrets that union.
  • Moist, tender crumb that stays fresh for days—if it lasts that long.
  • Comes together in under 20 minutes of active work, so you can have warm cake without the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the room-temperature eggs—they'll blend into the batter smoothly instead of creating little streaks of egg white.
  • If your batter looks slightly thick or you're worried about it spreading, remember that banana bread is supposed to be thick and sturdy, not pourable like cake batter.
03 -
  • If you want extra crunch and earthiness, add 1/2 cup of chopped roasted peanuts to the batter—it adds texture without overpowering the peanut butter cups.
  • Almond butter swaps in beautifully for peanut butter if you want a slightly milder, more elegant flavor profile.
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