Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe is soft, sweet and full of flavor. It is a perfect homemade treat for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare the Bananas
- Peel ripe bananas and place them in a bowl. Mash them using a fork until smooth. A few small lumps are fine for texture and flavor.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add peanut butter, melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything until smooth and creamy. Make sure the mixture is well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well using a spoon. This helps distribute baking soda evenly for proper rising.
Mix Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently using a spatula. Do not overmix. Overmixing can make banana bread dense instead of soft.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in chocolate chips carefully. Make sure they are evenly spread throughout the batter. Save a few chips for topping if you like.
Prepare the Pan
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil. Pour the batter into the pan. Spread it evenly using a spatula. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
Bake the Bread
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 45–50 minutes. Check with a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is ready.
Cool and Slice
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a rack. Slice once fully cooled for best texture and clean cuts.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Add extra chocolate chips for richer taste.
- Let bread cool before slicing.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.