Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread, where nostalgia meets innovation. This easy-to-make loaf combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and your favorite jelly for a sweet treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its moist texture and vibrant swirls of jelly, this banana bread is sure to please everyone in the family. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dessert or a make-ahead option for busy mornings, this recipe covers it all! Bake a loaf today and enjoy the smiles it brings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup jelly or jam (grape, strawberry, or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop jelly over it and swirl gently with a knife. Add remaining batter on top and repeat the jelly process.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg