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Naturally sweetened banana bread filled with peanut butter and melted chocolate chips.

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Summertime is such a busy time of year. Between time with friends and out-of-town relatives, it feels like we’re hardly home. With all the time away, things can get a little forgotten. For us, it was a few sad bananas on the kitchen counter.

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Parts of the bananas were still yellow, but most of the peel was covered with dark brown spots. “Yuck!” My two-year-old daughter would say. No one wanted to eat these bananas anymore. Instead of letting them go to waste, I decided to turn them into something delicious. Bread!

Whether you’re using sad leftover bananas or perfectly ripe ones, Peanut Butter Banana Bread is truly delicious. Oozing with a rich peanut butter and banana flavour with a sprinkling of chocolate chips throughout, you can’t help but fall in love with every bite of this bread.

Peanut Butter Banana Bread -- Naturally sweetened banana bread filled with peanut butter and melted chocolate chips. | thishappymommy.com

If you’ve ever enjoyed a peanut butter and banana sandwich, this is the bread for you. Instead of spreading the peanut butter over the bread and covering it with chunks of bananas, Peanut Butter Banana Bread batter is filled with these two delicious ingredients. The banana keeps the bread moist while the peanut butter adds a savoury pop of flavour. Yum!

Peanut Butter Banana Bread -- Naturally sweetened banana bread filled with peanut butter and melted chocolate chips. | thishappymommy.com

Peanut Butter Banana Bread lasts for three days on the counter and up to five days in the fridge. On the first day, the bread has a wonderfully balanced peanut butter and banana flavour. By the second day, the banana sweetness intensifies. And by the third, every bite of this bread is swimming in mouthwatering banana yumminess. It just keeps getting better and better. Whether you enjoy this bread on day one or day five, Peanut Butter Banana Bread has a wonderful mix of crave-worthy flavours, making it one yummy treat.

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Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the perfect sweet treat. With a deliciously moist texture, scrumptious flavours and melted chocolate chips, this bread is the perfect snack or dessert. Whenever you enjoy it, this bread is pure satisfaction.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas (3 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce
  • 2 tablespoons egg whites
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F (165 C).
  2. Coat non-stick loaf pan (9 x 5) with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine bananas, maple syrup, peanut butter, apple sauce, egg whites and vanilla.
  4. In a smaller bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to banana mixture. Mix in chocolate chips.
  5. Add to baking pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
  7. Enjoy!

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Have you tried Peanut Butter Banana Bread? What’s your favourite type of bread? What’s your go-to banana or peanut butter flavoured food?

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  5. Jessica

    Reblogged this on Unmeasured Journeys and commented:
    Looking for a twist on an old favorite?

    Then this may be a recipe for you to try. When I saw it, I’m pretty sure my tastebuds all stood up at the same time, raised their hands, and said, “Me! Me! Me!”

    Peanut butter and bananas makes so much sense! I would’ve never thought to put them together, though through my life I’ve eaten countless sandwiches with the duo.

    This just looks so moist and hearty. The idea of chocolate just makes it sound even better.

    Thank you, Jessica, for letting me share your amazing recipe! If you guys reading get a chance and like to cook, Jessica has a wonderful site filled with all kinds of yummies!

    Reply

  6. Jessica

    Reblogged this on Unmeasured Journeys and commented:
    Looking for a twist on an old favorite?

    Then this may be a recipe for you to try. When I saw it, I’m pretty sure my tastebuds all stood up at the same time, raised their hands, and said, “Me! Me! Me!”

    Peanut butter and bananas makes so much sense! I would’ve never thought to put them together, though through my life I’ve eaten countless sandwiches with the duo.

    This just looks so moist and hearty. The idea of chocolate just makes it sound even better.

    Thank you, Jessica, for letting me share your amazing recipe! If you guys reading get a chance and like to cook, Jessica has a wonderful site filled with all kinds of yummies!

    Reply

  21. mackmarie

    Wait- I am so confused why I have never heard of this? ITS BRILLIANT! I love pb and banana sandwiches, so this is like a new level. Thanks for posting. I can’t wait to whip it up!

    Reply

  22. mackmarie

    Wait- I am so confused why I have never heard of this? ITS BRILLIANT! I love pb and banana sandwiches, so this is like a new level. Thanks for posting. I can’t wait to whip it up!

    Reply

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