Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread
If you’re craving a comforting and nostalgic treat, our Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe is just the ticket! This delightful bread combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter with sweet jelly, all wrapped in a moist banana loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The delightful aroma of this baking bread will have everyone eagerly awaiting a slice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Each bite offers a warm hug of flavor that’s sure to bring back fond memories of childhood lunches. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable—add nuts, swap nut butters, or try different jams to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 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 mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Add dollops of jelly and swirl gently with a knife.
- Pour in the remaining batter and repeat the jelly swirl on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg