Get ready to transform your kitchen into a heavenly bakery with the most irresistible quick bread you'll ever taste! Imagine biting into a slice of pure bliss where creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and decadent chocolate chips dance together in a moist, tender loaf that will make your taste buds sing. This isn't just another bread recipe - it's a game-changing treat that will become your new obsession, guaranteed to impress everyone from hungry kids to discerning food lovers.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bread.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth. Ensure there are no large chunks remaining.
- Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- In the same bowl, add 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. Stir them together to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding them together gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps remaining.
- Once the batter is mostly combined, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bread once it has cooled, and enjoy it as a delicious snack or breakfast treat!
Tips
- Choose overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture - those brown spots are flavor gold!
- Use room temperature eggs and ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter - a few lumps are perfectly fine and will help keep the bread tender.
- For extra richness, use creamy peanut butter instead of natural or crunchy varieties.
- To prevent chocolate chips from sinking, lightly coat them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Check the bread's doneness by inserting a toothpick - a few moist crumbs are okay, but no wet batter.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to help it set and prevent crumbling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 35mg
