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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread That's Pure Bliss

Delight in this Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, a quick and easy treat perfect for using overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice Can be substituted with ground cinnamon
  • 3 medium Mashed bananas Ripe bananas are best
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened applesauce Can be substituted with yogurt or additional oil
  • 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter Can be substituted with almond butter for nut-free
  • 1/3 cup Canola or vegetable oil Melted coconut oil works too
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips Can substitute with peanut butter chips

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Two 8x4-inch loaf pans or four to five mini loaf pans
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas and stir in applesauce, peanut butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Gently pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
  6. Divide batter between pans, smoothing the tops. Optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Let cool in pans for 15 to 20 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Choose ripe bananas for best results. Don't overmix to maintain texture. Use cooking spray for easy removal from pans.

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