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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

A rich and moist loaf combining the classic flavors of peanut butter, banana, and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter Slightly warmed for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Primary sweetener for structure.
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas About 2 to 3 medium bananas, mashed until mostly smooth.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Neutral flavored; can substitute light olive oil.
  • 2 large eggs At room temperature and beaten lightly.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For warmth and depth.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Spoon into the cup and leveled.
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Sifted if lumpy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda The leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt To balance flavors.
For Topping
  • ½ banana banana slices Optional, for topping before baking.
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter For final drizzle; do not use natural peanut butter.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the slightly melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and beaten eggs until smooth.
Combining Dry Ingredients
  1. Add cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla to the wet mixture, stirring until well incorporated.
Adding Flour
  1. Fold in the flour gently until just combined.
Prepare for Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, arrange banana slices on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 minutes, checking for doneness at 50 minutes.
Cooling and Drizzling
  1. Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool for about 20 minutes on a wire rack before adding the peanut butter drizzle.
  2. Melt the additional peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas, warm peanut butter for easier mixing, and ensure not to overmix the flour.