Peanut butter and bananas collide perfectly in this super-soft and moist quick bread. Sure to bring positive reviews from any banana bread-lover!
Let’s take a poll. How many new versions of banana bread do you think Sarah can come up with every few weeks?
Sorry? There’s just something about simple ‘ol classic banana bread that screams, “MAKE ME FUN!”
And I would never go so far as to ignore the cry of a helpless loaf of banana bread—so as you can see my hands are tied. 😉
#sorrydefinitelynotsorry
I mean, who would’ve thunk that the basic banana bread could evolve into SO MANY awesome forms?!
My obsession with outta-the-box banana breads has gotten preeeetty bad lately. As in, I don’t think plain classic banana bread is ever gonna happen here again.
And I’m pretty choked up about that, all right. 😉
So bear with me here for a sec. —-I’ve decided that I am going to call all my new banana bread twists the….*drum roll*
Ba-BANG.
The Banana Bread Chronicles. And today begins Chapter 1 where we will be studying and sampling (read: face shoveling) Peanut Butter-Swirl Banana Bread.
So here’s a scientific fact.—Bananas and PB were pretty much MEANT to be joyfully married and live happily ever after together.
Dum. dum-du-dum.
And happily ever after they shall live. In this bread which is currently residing somewhere between my tastebuds and my stomach.
Have you guys tried my Perfect Banana Bread yet? I know the title sounds pretty magnified, but trust me. This bread is the bomb—readers have been RAVING about how awesome it is.
So you should um kinda make it. Like now.
Today’s bread is based off of that perfect recipe. And trust me—it’s just as perfect as the classic version.
Wowzers, we’ve got all kinds of perfect stuff going on here today. 😀
This bread is basically all kinds of banana bread heaven. Perfectly soft and melt-in-your mouth. Loaded with luscious swirls of pb and heck, if you want you could even sneak some chocolate chips in there.
Chocolate + Bananas + PB = The kinda heaven I wanna live in 4 life, yo.
You’d never find me complaining of all this for BREAKFAST either….oh, heavenly heavens, yes…
Let’s dive in, guys. 😀
Peanut Butter-Swirl Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large bananas mashed (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease two 9-in loaf pans. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in eggs, mashed banana, buttermilk, and vanilla until incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add dry mixture to liquid, gently stirring until just combined.
- Divide half of batter between greased loaf pans. Drop 3 tablespoons peanut butter over top into each pan. Top with remaining batter. Using a knife, gently swirl peanut butter into batter. (do not overswirl)
- Bake banana bread at 350F 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool bread in pans on a wire cooling rack 1 hour before removing from pans.
Joanne says
I’m always up for new flavors of banana bread and am SO EXCITED for The Banana Bread Chronicles. Especially if they involves loads of peanut butter swirls. Swoon.
Sarah says
Right?! Banana bread just begs for fun makeovers. 😉
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This banana bread sounds amazing! Love the PB swirl, so good!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jess!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love seeing how many versions of banana bread there is out in pinterest land! It’s so fun to try different combinations! And you definitely created a good one, Sarah! This seems like the best banana bread ever! Love the creamy peanut butter swirled in!
Sarah says
Right?! I could seriously get lost in Pinterest’s huge variety of banana bread recipes. 😉
annie@ciaochowbambina says
This looks and sounds perfect! We’re so accustomed to banana bread tasting one way – this is a fun twist on a classic! Nice recipe!
Sarah says
It’s fun to shake things up a little bit sometimes right? 😉 Thanks Annie!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
Banana’s and peanut butter were indeed made for each other. I bet this bread is out of this world delicious!
Sarah says
It’s SO good, Jen! You must try this bread. 😉
ATasteOfMadness says
Oh my goodness, I am drooling over this banana bread! And I totally hope you can come up with so many more banana bread recipes, because I really can never get enough!
Sarah says
Haha! Glad to hear that because I still have a few up my sleeve. 😀
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Mmm I love the big gobs of peanut butter tucked in there. So yummy!!
Sarah says
Thanks Katrina! 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This bread is amazing Sarah! Love bananas and peanut butter together. Can’t wait to see what other banana breads you come up with!
Sarah says
Thank you, Christin!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Banana bread chronicles? I love this! Peanut butter and banana really are an amazing combination. Whenever I make banana bread, I will toast the slice and then slather it in peanut butter. But you’re a genius, and put the peanut butter right in there for me. Can’t wait to try this version!
Sarah says
Ahhh! I do the same thing with my banana bread and I just about die from the yum every time. 😉
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
I’m totally LOVING those pockets of PB in there…holy cow it looks fantastic!
And I’m so with you—bananas + PB = one of the best combos in all existence
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks Rachael! 🙂
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh my gosh, those peanut butter chunks!! This looks TO DIE FOR. And there are never enough banana bread recipes, so please bring on some more! 😉
Sarah says
Ha thanks, Jess! This banana bread sounds perfect-o for you!
Danielle says
Holy yum! Peanut butter and bananas are right up there with peanut butter and chocolate. I’m in love with this bread, Sarah. Pinning this!
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning, Danielle!
Ashley says
The banana bread chronicles – I love it! lol That made me chuckle 🙂
And I love the sound of this! With peanut butter?? Um yes please!
Sarah says
Thanks Ashley! 😉
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
my dear, banana bread with peanut butter must be divine!!!
Sarah says
They amazingly together for sure! 😉 Thanks Olivia.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
The Banana Bread Chronicles?!! I love it!!! yes, love fun makeovers with banana bread!! and love this peanut butter swirl banana bread. . because you are right. . peanut butter and bananas were made for each other. . love!!
Sarah says
Yay for banana bread shake-ups, right?! 😉 This pb version sounds right up your alley, Alice!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
This looks fantastic for fall! Love all that peanut butter inside! Pinning this one!
Sarah says
Thanks for the pin, Kelly!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Peanut and banana is one of those classic delicious flavour combinations, so I can imagine how good this banana bread must have tasted. In the mornings, I always top my toast with peanut butter and chopped bananas so I definitely have to make this recipe Sarah!
Sarah says
PB and bananas is definitely one of the best flavor combos out there in my opinion! You just cannot go wrong. 😀
Annie @Maebells says
How fantastic! Such a perfect flavor combo!
Sarah says
Thanks Annie!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I am all for new banana breads recipe every week, so keep them coming Sarah!This bread looks delicious, I love PB & Banana together! Yum!
Sarah says
Thanks Manali! There’s no such thing as too much banana bread right?! 😉
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
Oh yes! I love those chunks of peanut butter in those thick slices of banana bread. Banana bread is the bomb, so I am totally up for the Banana Bread Chronicles. Bring. It. ON!!!
Sarah says
Thanks Amanda! You totally need to try this bread—a banana/pb lovers dream!