04/18/2025
Hey there, fellow bakers! Today, I’m excited to share with you a deliciously indulgent treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread! If you’ve got some ripe bananas lying around, this is the perfect recipe to put them to good use. The combination of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate chips, and the natural sweetness of bananas makes this bread a crowd-pleaser. Let’s dive right in!
You’ll need:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Now, let’s get baking!
1. First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a lovely 9x5-inch loaf pan. This will ensure your bread comes out beautifully without sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash those ripe bananas until they’re nice and smooth. You want them to be as mushy as possible for that sweet, banana goodness.
3. Next, stir in the peanut butter and the melted butter. The combination of these two will make your bread incredibly moist and flavorful. Add in the vanilla extract and the beaten egg, mixing everything together until it’s well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents through the flour. Then, gently fold in the flour, mixing just until everything is combined. You don’t want to overmix; we want that bread to be fluffy!
5. Now for the fun part—fold in those luscious chocolate chips. The more, the merrier!
6. Pour your batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. It should look all lusciously thick and ready to bake.
7. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 60 to 70 minutes. Keep an eye on it! You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with just a few chocolatey crumbs).
8. Once it’s baked to perfection, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. While you wait, it’ll be hard not to sneak a taste!
And there you have it! Once it's cooled, slice into that warm, luscious bread, and enjoy the heavenly combination of banana, peanut butter, and chocolate. It’s a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Happy baking!