Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of peanut butter, jelly, and bananas with this PB and Jelly Banana Bread. A moist and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup milk
Additional:
- 1/2 cup strawberry or grape jelly
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas.
- Combine Ingredients: Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Layer Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread jelly evenly, top with remaining batter, and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the peanuts before sprinkling on top.
- Chunky peanut butter can be used for added texture.
- Experiment with almond or cashew butter and different jams for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
