Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread, perfect for any cozy occasion. Experience the delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
- ¼ cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
- ½ tsp Cinnamon or Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix the mashed bananas with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the peanut butter to create a creamy mixture.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg