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Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread

  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 1hour 15minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or use a substitute like coconut sugar or honey)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk (any milk of your choice, dairy or plant-based)
  • ½ cup jelly or jam (choose your favorite flavor, such as strawberry or grape)
  • ¼ cup melted butter (unsalted)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped peanuts or walnuts for added crunch

Ingredient Highlights

  • Ripe Bananas: Ripe bananas are a key ingredient in banana bread. They bring natural sweetness and moisture, helping to keep the bread tender.
  • Peanut Butter: Peanut butter not only gives the bread a rich, nutty flavor but also contributes to its creamy texture and adds protein to the recipe.
  • Jelly or Jam: Jelly adds a fruity and sweet twist to the classic banana bread, offering an extra burst of flavor in every bite.
  • Flour and Baking Soda: These two ingredients help create the structure of the bread, ensuring it rises properly and bakes to a light, fluffy texture.

Instructions

Prepare the Banana Bread Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Leave a few small lumps for texture if you prefer.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until everything is fully combined. If you’re using a stand mixer, mix on medium speed for a minute or two.

  4. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

  5. Add Milk and Butter: Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined, making sure there are no dry flour pockets in the batter.

Add Jelly and Nuts (Optional):

  1. Swirl in the Jelly: Gently fold in ¼ cup of your preferred jelly or jam. Don’t mix it completely; leave swirls of jelly throughout the batter for added flavor and texture. If you’re adding nuts like walnuts or peanuts, fold them in as well.

Bake the Banana Bread:

  1. Transfer to the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.

  2. Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown.

  3. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and Serve:

  1. Slice and Enjoy: Once the Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread has cooled, slice it into 8-12 servings, depending on how thick you like your slices. Serve it as-is or spread a little more jelly or peanut butter on top.
  • Prep Time: 15minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 5g

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