peanut butter banana bread

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Feb 14, 2024

I love a peanut butter and banana sandwich and this bread takes that flavor to the next level. Good enough to serve as a dessert or fantastic with an ice cold glass of milk for an after school snack! So good!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BREAD
  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3 - ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • GLAZE
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/3 cup milk or water

How To Make peanut butter banana bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • Step 3
    To make the bread, mix the peanut butter with the bananas, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and slowly add in the melted butter. Then beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
  • Step 4
    In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Step 5
    Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  • Step 6
    Divide between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Step 7
    Bake for 50-60 minutes at 325 degrees F or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  • Step 8
    Let cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto rack to finish cooling.
  • Step 9
    Meanwhile, make the glaze. Beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, and milk until a smooth icing is formed.
  • Step 10
    When the breads are completely cooled, place them onto individual plates and divide the icing between each loaf, pouring over the tops of each until both are completely covered.
  • Step 11
    When icing has set, slice and enjoy!

Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #banana
Keyword: #glaze
Keyword: #breakfast
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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