Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of peanut butter, jelly, and bananas with this scrumptious Peanut Butter Jelly Banana Bread. A moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Swirl and Topping:
- 1/2 cup strawberry jelly or jam
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, peanut butter, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Layer the batter: Pour half of the batter into the pan, add half of the jelly, swirl gently. Repeat with remaining batter and jelly. Top with peanuts if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Adjust jelly flavor to preference.
- Chilling the batter can enhance swirl effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
