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Easy One-Bowl Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, one-bowl peanut butter banana bread that’s moist, nutty, and easy to make. Perfect for beginners and uses pantry staples for a quick, comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (60 ml, any kind, almond milk suggested)
  • Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the peanut butter to the bananas and stir well until combined into a creamy mixture.
  4. Whisk in the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the batter looks glossy and smooth.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Natural peanut butter with oil separation should be stirred well before measuring. If bread is too wet after baking time, bake 5-10 minutes longer covered loosely with foil. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk and sweetener.

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