Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut butter banana bread made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, and peanut butter chips is moist delicious perfection!

This easy peanut butter banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas languishing on your counter. Serve them alongside a yummy breakfast of crockpot breakfast casserole and homemade bear claw pastries!

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Why you’ll love this recipe!

📌 Sweet and delicious fully of peanut butter and banana goodness. 

📌 Great for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat following dinner. 

📌 Easy to double or triple and freeze some loaves for later. 

Peanut Butter Banana Bread Ingredients

• Butter – Salted butter, softened. 
• Brown sugar – Gently packed. 
• Eggs – We use large eggs in all our baking.  If you only have small eggs on hand, go ahead and use three rather than two.
• Bananas – If you pay attention to nothing else in this article, pay attention to this, please!  Make sure your bananas are super duper extra ripe.  This is important for a sweet moist banana bread.
• Salt – Skip this if you’re watching your salt intake, but I love the balance of sweet and saltiness. 
• Vanilla – Real vanilla extract. 
• Baking soda – For leavening. 
• Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon. 
• Flour – All purpose flour. 
• Peanut butter – Smooth peanut butter. 
• Peanut butter chips – For an extra peanut butter kick!

How do you make banana bread with peanut butter? (step-by-step)

⭐ First, in a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in peanut butter. 

⭐ Next, add eggs, bananas, salt, vanilla, baking soda, and cinnamon. Blend well.

⭐ Then, gently stir in flour, then peanut butter chips.

⭐ Finally, pour into a well greased loaf pan (we use this substitute for cooking spray) and bake on the center rack. Check with a toothpick for doneness.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions. 

Preparation

Can I make peanut butter banana bread batter ahead of time?

You can make the batter up to a day in advance and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.  If the batter thickens too much, stir in a small amount of water or milk until it is just pourable before baking.

How long do you leave banana bread in the pan after baking?

You can carefully turn it out of the pan immediately after baking and place it on a cooling rack.  In our house though, it’s usually gobbled up directly from the pan while still warm.

Is the bread supposed to be moist?

Banana bread is supposed to be very moist and moderately dense.  The bananas themselves are very moist, and then add to that your butter and you have a deliciously moist bread.

How do I know if my banana bread is done?

You know it’s done when you can stick a long toothpick down the center of the bread and it comes out clean.  If the toothpick comes out clean, do not continue baking the bread or you will end up with dry or burnt result.

Storage and leftovers

Do you have to refrigerate peanut butter banana bread?

Refrigeration is not necessary, but it will extend the life of your banana bread for several days.

How long does peanut butter banana bread last?

You can keep the bread at room temperature in a cool dry environment for 2 – 3 days, in the refrigerator (in a sealed container) for up to a week, or frozen (wrapped and sealed) indefinitely.

Can you freeze peanut butter banana bread?

Yes, to freeze it you’ll want to wait for the loaf to cool completely.  Then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then again in foil, or place in a sealed container (freezer bag or tupperware).

Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions

What if I don’t have a loaf pan?

You can absolutely make quick bread without a loaf pan!  This can be prepared in any oven safe dish. Just make sure to check for doneness a little bit earlier if the pan you choose is shallower than a loaf pan. 

Why is my bread dry?

There are a few reasons your bread may be too dry.  Check to make sure you’re adding the correct amount of butter – even skimping a little can cause the bread to be dry.  You’ll also want to make sure you’re using at least medium sized bananas in your recipe.

And finally, make sure you’re not cooking it too long.  If your oven is not properly calibrated and is cooking at too high a temperature, it may end up dry.

Why did my banana peanut butter bread sink in the middle?

If you substituted baking powder for baking soda in your recipe and used too much, it can sometimes cause the banana bread to rise too quickly and then fall in the middle. Watch your measurements closely!

What to eat with peanut butter chip banana bread (serving suggestions)

Don’t be afraid to smear a dollop of peanut butter on your bread for a super charged slice!  

You can also enjoy it with other breakfast favorites like poached eggs, hash brown waffles, sausage gravy, and chicken minis. 

Check out these banana bread recipes next

• Chocolate chip banana bread
• Classic banana bread with walnuts
• Banana raisin bread
• Banana bread muffins
• Blueberry banana muffins
• Banana bread pudding
• White chocolate banana bread

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• Banana cream pie cookies (Crumble copycat)
• Banana cake mix cookies
• Banana pudding recipe
• Tropical fruit salad
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Tools we love

• Electric mixer – I love love love love love (x’s 100) my stand mixer.  Really and truly.  But my daily work horse is this handheld electric mixer!
• Pyrex Basics 1.5 Quart Clear Glass Loaf Dish with Lid – it makes me thoroughly happy when things come with lids.
• Baker’s Secret Cooling Rack, Set of 2 – gotta cool your loaves, yo.

How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Bread