Indulge in the delicious combination of peanut butter and banana with this Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bliss. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The addition of peanut butter chips and a creamy peanut butter glaze takes it to the next level, making it a favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
- Bread:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- Peanut Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tbsp slightly heaping peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- Mix Batter: Beat peanut butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Add mashed bananas, egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix well. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda, then combine with the wet mixture. Fold in peanut butter chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cover with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together glaze ingredients until creamy, adjusting consistency with more sugar or milk if needed.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before glazing.
Conclusion and Tips
This Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bliss is perfect for any time of day. Enjoy it warm with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk. For added crunch, try mixing in chopped nuts. This bread also makes a great gift—just wrap it up and share the joy!
Have you tried this recipe? Share your tips and favorite variations in the comments below. What’s your favorite way to enjoy banana bread?