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Chocolate peanut butter banana bread with chunks of chocolate and peanut butter swirls.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a moist homemade banana bread loaded with chopped peanut butter cups. It’s the perfect overripe banana recipe when you want a fun twist on classic banana bread.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 741kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups chopped Reese's peanut butter cups divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda andsalt. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium-low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas, then gently stir in 1 3/4 cups of the chopped peanut butter cups.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chopped peanut butter cups over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let sit in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
  • Start checking the loaf around 50 minutes. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
  • For the prettiest loaf, reserve a handful of chopped peanut butter cups for the top before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
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