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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Decadent Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bliss

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread blends creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and decadent chocolate chips into a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Provides additional leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can be switched with cinnamon
  • 3-4 pieces Ripe Bananas Mashed for moisture and flavor
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Can replace with yogurt or more banana
  • 0.75 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Chunky peanut butter can be used
  • 0.33 cup Canola Oil Melted coconut oil is a healthy alternative
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup Miniature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can swap with peanut butter chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Loaf Pans
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix in applesauce, peanut butter, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Divide the batter between loaf pans and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for optimal texture.

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