Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is rich, moist, and irresistibly fudgy. Made with ripe bananas, cocoa, and a luscious peanut butter drizzle, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make in one bowl, this decadent loaf is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread
- 1/3 cup peanut butter, slightly melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 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
- Banana slices, for topping (optional)
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (do not use natural)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the slightly melted peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until smooth and well blended. - Add Flavorings:
Stir in the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. - Incorporate Flour:
Add the all-purpose flour last and mix just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix. - Fill Pan & Top:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, arrange thin banana slices on top for garnish. - Bake:
Bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. - Cool:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. - Prepare Drizzle:
Place the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and heat an additional 15 seconds if needed until smooth and pourable. - Finish & Serve:
Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the slightly cooled loaf. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid natural peanut butter for the drizzle, as it may separate when heated.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This bread freezes beautifully—slice and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg