Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread
Indulge in the nostalgia of childhood with this Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe! This delightful twist on a classic favorite combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, all enveloped in a moist banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf brings smiles to both kids and adults alike. With just one bowl and minimal prep time, you can whip up this scrumptious treat that’s sure to become a family favorite. Bake it ahead for a convenient week-long snack or enjoy it fresh out of the oven—either way, it’s irresistible!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup jelly or jam (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop jelly over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Add the remaining batter on top and repeat the jelly dollops and swirls.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg