Description
This rich and moist banana bread combines ripe bananas, cocoa, and creamy peanut butter for a decadent loaf that tastes like dessert but is simple enough to make anytime.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, slightly melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 banana, sliced for topping
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Arrange banana slices evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Warm the peanut butter for about 20 to 30 seconds until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle over the slightly cooled loaf, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture tender.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American