Listen up dearhearts.
I made banana bread with peanut butter in it.
It’s a good idea and you should totally jump on this bandwagon.
I like the word bandwagon. It makes me want to wear bellbottoms.
You don’t really need a lot of convincing when it comes to this bread, do you?
Three things are working in this loaf’s favor: peanut butter, banana and flaxseed meal. Oh! Butter too. That’s four things.
This bread is super moist with a slightly crunchy top and crunchy peanut bits baked in. Peanut butter and banana are a combination as old as time so this bread just makes sense… don’t you think?
Now, if you wanted to add chocolate chips and a splash of bourbon.. I want to marry you.
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Makes: one 9×5-inch loaf
recipe adapted from CookingLight
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup plain or vanilla fat free yogurt
1/3 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal (I’ve also baked this bread without the flaxseed meal… because I forgot to add it, and the bread was still moist and delicious)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flours, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon and ground allspice.
In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, yogurt, peanut butter and melted butter. Whisk in eggs and sugars. Blend mixture until no sugar lumps remain.
Pour the wet mixture into the larger bowl with the dry ingredients. Fold together with a spatula until no more flour bits remain. Fold in the chopped nuts as well. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and cake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before running a butter knife along the edges of the pan and inverting the bread onto a wire rack to cool completely.
This bread lasts, well wrapped at room temperature,for up to 4 days. It is also great to store, well wrapped, in the freezer.
Katie Kruger
Just found this recipe. Super delicious but right after piling it out of the oven I was struck with a revelation…putting crispy bacon crumbles in it. Elvis bread.
Jessie
My bread is in the oven. I only used 1 & 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. Had no flax. I did dump all the sugar recommended and I wish I had used a total of 1/3 cup. It seemed too much. In the end the batter was so thick I added 1/2 cup more plane organic yogurt. I will update shortly! Very excited to try with peanut-butter.
Naomi
I stumbled upon this recipe when needing to use up bananas. I made it gluten free and it is/was terrific. Only wish I took your advice and added chocolate chips. Great recipe, thanks!
Emily
Just made this bread last night. Made a few changes. Didn’t have any wheat flour or flax seed, so added 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. Didn’t have peanuts, so used walnuts instead, added a 1/4 cup of buttermilk and added chocolate chips. It is SO moist and delicious! Will definitely make again.
laura
OMG! I must try this! Yesterday I made your pull apart cinnamon bread. My husband and I love it. We almost eat it all. LOL.
Jenny Rogers
My husband pulled 20 bananas from random corners of our freezer…WOW…didn’t think there was that many. Thank you for coming to my banana rescue! So yummy!
Hannah
I wanted to love this because what’s not to love? It was pretty good but it was too whole wheat-y for me. I’d probably just use whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose next time. It was moist (hate that word) and a good mix of peanut butter and banana. I’d recommend swapping chocolate chips for the peanuts because it makes it that much better.
Debi
So I want to add the bourbon and chocolate chips. How much is a splash of bourbon?
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids
I made this bread today for an after school snack for the littles. They loved it. Thank you for another amazing recipe!
Chase
Just made this. Didnt have any whole wheat flour so i used 1 1/2 cup AP flour and it still turned out awesome. Thinking about putting Reeses choclate chips in it next time.
Mallory
Why I think I just might add bacon to this and Elvinize it! Thanks for the recipe!
Alicia
I use this recipe whenever I have bananas that are turning brown. The bread is delicious and also makes a nice treat to share with family, friends or neighbors. Joy, I just got your cookbook. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Marisa
I tried this recipe yesterday and the whole family loves it! I used Jif, which is already full of sugar, so I skipped the granulated sugar.
But then I was naughty and topped a few with peanut butter frosting. That pretty much canceled out any sugar reductions. :)
I posted my own pictures on my blog and linked back here for people to find the recipe. Thank you for sharing this!
Jann
I’m trying to omit all white sugar from my baking. Do you think I could use turbinado sugar instead of the granulated? Will this be too dense if I use all whole wheat flour? I’d love to make this for my family and I know my 17 month old will devour this! Great recipe!
Paola Parsons
You can substitute raw cane sugar for white refined sugar. As for the whole wheat flour, it may make this bread a little more course, but it should be more or less fine. It’s hard to completely since I haven’t made this recipe with whole wheat flour. Let me know how it goes!
Marie
Thanks so much for the recipe! My family LOVES this bread. I subbed out honey for the sugars and reduced it by half and used whole wheat pastry flour and it was still really good! :) I have made it so many times and even made muffins and mini-muffins this morning. :)
Culinary Cara
WOW! Why didn’t I think of that?! This recipe sounds amazing and Elvis must be giddy as all get out (where ever he is, lol)
Gotta give this recipe a try! I’m always a fan of putting a twist on the classics :)
Janice
I’m staring at my 3 ripe bananas willing them to turn spotty and brown
Shaebones
Have no ww flour can I sub and use all white flour?
Kaitlin
I pulled up a bunch of recipes for baking tonight and the boyfriend repeatedly chose this one. Certainly didn’t disappoint! I love that it’s sweet without being too rich. I used crunchy peanut butter and didn’t put in the peanuts. Delicious!
Amy
Welp this is my second time turning this recipe into muffins this week. Round one was devoured within three days. Good thing I have an endless supply of bananas, flax seed, and peanut butter. Oh and semisweet chips of course. Love you joy! And all the yummy baked goods you bring to my kitchen. Thank you :)
Kimberly
Subbed the allspice for ground ginger + nutmeg, 1T of the butter for bacon grease and added the bacon as well – subbed the flax for oat bran……AH.MAY.ZING. My boyfriend just ate about a third of it. *highfive*
Darcee
I made this this afternoon, with help from my kids. My 6 and 8 year old had fun mashing up bananas, while my 13 year old enjoyed chopping the nuts. It is some pretty amazing bread. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful recipes. I am truly enjoying your blog and you and Tracy’s podcasts. Keep up the good work!
Marie
Thanks so much for the recipe; I’ve made it several times now and we all love it! ;)
Amy
So unfair! Just finished baking two loaves of “traditional” banana bread (you know, the old, plain banana bread we’re all familiar with) and then stumble into this! Where was I when you first posted it?
I’m buying bananas tomorrow, wait for them impatiently to ripen enough (hopefully by then the two loaves I made today will be eaten up. Mom hates it when I stack up the fridge with so many of my baking experiments!), and then make this. Can’t wait. Yum!
Thank you Joy. Love your blog. And your podcast :)
Solducky
Thank you for the recipe! I made them in a wilton mini bunnies mold that I picked up on clearance after easter so I can hopefully entice my toddler to eat them. I used 2% greek yogurt to up the protein and fat a little, added a little extra banana and PB too but took out the additional chopped nuts. And I made some into muffins for me and added semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are super yummy!!
Claudette Laitinen
I discovered your website thanks to my niece, Gabby Bath. I made this loaf and my kids and I looove it!! It is so moist and creamy, mouthwatering actually. I am so looking forward to making another recipe of yours. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipes with us..:)
loren
i have the same question as the previous post-er — can the yogurt be substituted? or, is it okay to use greek yogurt instead of plain or vanilla? thanks! looks delish! can’t wait to try it –
joythebaker
greek yogurt would be great. also.. sour cream!
Ali Grace
Hey Joy! I have a couple questions for you…
What could I use as a substitute for the yogurt??
Also, I have flax seeds already. Could I try grinding them in the food processor and use that?
I’m just trying to use what I already have to make this recipe. My friend made it and loved it! Thanks!!
Casey Roman
About how many bananas does it take to get 1.5c.?
joythebaker
depending on the size of the banana, about 2 or 3.
Rachel
Just made this tonight…I love it!! My mom always makes banana chocolate chip cake with our blackened bananas, but now I have something else to make with them! How do you do your photography? Do you use natural light or a light box? It looks like natural light to me, your pictures are gorgeous!
Janele Oros
Baking away in my oven right now….I love being able to add one key ingredient into your search engine and have several fun, creative, and always delicious recipes to choose from; it makes baking even more fun than it already is.
beth
yeah, so its almost 4am and i just put this bread in the oven. wanna know why i’m doing it at this hour? because i’m in labor with my first baby and wanted to eat it before i went to the hospital. pretty intense, right? i’ve been patiently waiting this whole week for the bananas to get black and so there was no way i was going to the hospital without putting this in the oven first.
i mean its bananas and peanut butter! come on!
thanks for your awesome blog joy!
joythebaker
um… amazing. now.. GO HAVE A BABY!! congratulations! big hugs!
Jessi
I made this the night I went into labor with my baby girl. That was February 13th 2011, had my girl on the 14th. I specifically wanted something wholesome to share with my midwives and helpers. Think it’s so so cool that someone else was up baking this bread through labor. This is darn good bread. I’m making some tomorrow to share with a brand new Mama and Daddy. It seems the right thing to do.
Becka
Do you know what is awesome? Bananas, chocolate chips, peanut butter and raisins. Some might think this overwhelming. I think those people are weak!!! Try it you will love it as I do :) Oh and of course you are amazing and I love your blog :)
Angel
I know I can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour, but what can I substitute the whole wheat flour with??
joythebaker
the same flour? Or oat flour? I’m not a good gluten free baker… sorry.
amanda
Freeeeeeak. If it weren’t almost midnight you know what I’d be baking right now!! Thanks for this recipe… I’m a first timer so I’m off to cruise the archives. :)
Erin A
Sounds great! I’m all peanut buttered out today ….I made and posted Peanut Butter Cupcakes with PB&J flavored Buttercream (yes I created pb&j flavored icing LOL) ….so good! I am saving this recipe however to make soon! Thanks for sharing!
Charity
So I just made this a second time…and it was soo good. Much better than the first time which I think I overmixed. I ignored the note to really get rid of the lumps of banana and that helped me personally. I also add some chocolate chips, used a bit more banana, kept the roasted peanuts whole, and baked them in muffin format. Got 18 muffins that I baked for 21 minutes. So delicious! We ate them in 2 days. Thanks Joy!
Monifah
I am currently 30 wks preg with nr 3 and craving peanut butter so in the middle of the night (when else..) when I was searching peanut butter/banana combo’s I found you.. Bread is in the oven as we speak, 2 yr old helped making and 5 yr old is impatiently waiting in front of the oven. Looking forward to dig in already, love your blog!! Already found 30 other things I have to try :o).. It is not baby making me big, it will probably all the goods you have on here. Thank you, hugs from Denmark <3
sheila @ Elements
Good morning, Joy! I just made this, but a little differently. My sweetie doesn’t like peanut butter so I used cashew butter and cashews instead. I’ve also given up processed sugar for Lent so I left out the white sugar and didn’t replace it with anything. Instead of the brown sugar I used raw coconut crystals.
I have to say the bread turned out wonderfully!!! I had two slices with butter a few minutes ago, and savored every bite! Thanks so much for posting such a great recipe! :) Cheers! sheila
Myriah
MMMmmmmm…. I’m writing this as I chomp down slices of this bread. It’s not pretty or lady-like they way I am devouring this loaf. My husband returns from a business trip tomorrow, and I hope I can restrain myself enough to leave some for him. I’ve been on a big peanut/banana kick lately (eating a lot of peanut butter, banana, honey sandwiches) so this was a perfect post for me. I loved it! I omitted the peanuts and used some chocolate chips instead, and i have to say, I’m missing the salt a little. I think when (not if) I make this again, I will sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top. Thank you for your divine kitchen inspirations! Keep them coming!
Pooja
Hi Joy! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! I went through the whole thing in one sitting after I discovered it on smittenkitchen. I was wondering if I could omit the allspice from this recipe. Would it be totally off if I did that? I just don’t want to go out and buy a whole thing of allspice just to make this :( I have cinnamon though – could I had 1/8 tsp extra of that?
Thanks!
joythebaker
skip the allspice if you need to. no biggie!
Pooja
Thanks Joy! I made this over the weekend and it turned out really well – I used four bananas (which is a little extra than the recipe called for) and skipped the peanuts, allspice and flaxseed. The cake turned out super moist with some great extra banana flavor – very subtle and delish! Thanks again :)
LeighBakes
oh boy oh boy oh boy I’m so glad this is a real thing. I’ma make it. asap.
Jessie
Thank you, Joy, for sharing this recipe. I made it today, and it is delicious! This is my first time to comment–I just want to add that I enjoy your blog very much. God bless.
Sue
Just put this in the oven. The batter alone made me weep with happiness. It’s going to be a long 55 minute wait . . .
Lianna
This was the best bread I’ve ever made. And I think I’d say that even if peanut butter wasn’t my favorite thing to eat, and bananas weren’t my favorite thing to eat with it- which it is, and they are. :) I subbed mini chocolate chips for the bits of peanuts, as no one I know will eat baked goods unless they include chocolate of some form. And it was fantastic! Stayed moist until the fourth day (this morning) when the last slice got eaten. Thanks for the awesome recipe! (PS. Even better with some crunchy natural peanut butter spread on top. Did I mention peanut butter is my favorite food?)
Jasmine
Oh, my god, this is amazing! My Ma and me just make this tonight and god, it’s to die for! I was singing the Mc’ D’s jingle while I was eating it, yum. :)
Melanie
Hi Joy! I just found your site thru Pioneer Womans blog on Thursday and I am hooked! This was the first recipe I made and they were delish! I dont have a loaf pan so I made muffins and added chocolate chips! However, I tried subscribing twice and when I open the email to confirm my subscription it says that it is still on the server? I’m not sure whats happening? I entered my email, chose to recieve thru my email and clicked on subscribe so……please help, Joy!!?? THANK YOU, Im enjoying reading your post in the meantime! -Melanie
joythebaker
hmmm.. let me look into this for you Melanie! so glad you found me!
Taryn
I made this bread this morning with my two little boys and we veganized it. And OMG this bread is TO DIE FOR!!!! The 3 of us almost ate the whole loaf and my boys are only 2 and 3 1/2 and never usually eat much of anything so thank you thank you thank you :)
joythebaker
veganized it? awesome!
gil
great recipe! made it with chocolate chips and it turned out great!
MissCakeBaker
I love banana bread, I love peanut butter! This is going to be made.
Rachel
Mine was getting dark on the sides while the interior was still sticky. I did reduce the sugar, reduce the butter, and use Greek yogurt (to increase the protein even more) – I suspect that may have contributed to the density! The flavor is amazing, though, so I’ll be making it again and try either adjusting the oven temp or making muffins…or maybe make it as written!
Theresa
Just made this this afternoon and it’s perfect!
Katrin
I made this bread last night and it is amazing. This is the only banana bread I´m going to make as of now. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Dixie
I made this yesterday and it is absolutely delicious!! I love it. My daughter loves it (she requested a slice for her after school snack and then asked for another). My husband loves it. What a perfect bread. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
Shawna
I used natural chocolate peanut butter and it was amazing. Kids love it too and I esp love that it has whole wheat and flax (healthy for the munchins)
Charity
My husband just loved this bread! I followed the recipe but substituted in browned butter and added cardamom instead of allspice and added 1/4 cup of chocolate chips. My bread got a really big dome on it unlike yours. Pretty good!
I think I will make it into muffins next time since I am not a big fan of loafs like this. And I did find the outer crumb harder than a typical bananna bread. But the flavors were so yummy!
Matt Antonino
*Scouring pantry for chocolate chips and bourbon*
Kate
I was looking for a recipe to use up my old bananas and came across this…great recipe! I didn’t have all the ingredients, or time to go to the shop, but my improvisations seemed to have worked. I used –
strawberry yoghurt instead of natural
crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy
I added more all-purpose flour to compensate for having no whole wheat flour in my cupboard
I left out the flax seed
I added more cinnamon to compensate for no all spice
I threw in some chopped pecans, just because I lovvvvveee pecans!!
Tasted great!! Thanks for sharing :)
amy
WOW this banana bread is perfect for breakfast! I’ve never eat banana bread but it looks good…it’s delicious.
Shana M
Should have read the comments first! I would have added chocolate chips!! Oh well, there is always next time! Yummy. I’m trying the chocolate whole wheat cookies next.
Sabine
I am always lookign for new banana bread recipes and ideas, because it’s just so simple and wonderful! Peanut butter banana bread… sounds great, with chocolate chips too like you said.
I’m definitely ON the bandwagon.
SS @ Curries and Cakes
Hi! I made this for my blog finally and shipped it off in a care package. It was amazingly delicious, I feel bad about how much I bastardized it…but this is what happens when you always cook at 1 am. Thank you so much for this recipe! http://curriesandcakes.blogspot.com/2011/02/packaging-care.html
Krista
oh my god.
these are so good. i made them into muffins, threw in some chocolate chips, and landed in heaven. you’re getting all the credit for these– http://thebeetreporter.blog.com/2011/02/19/peanut-butter-banana-muffins-with-chocolate-of-course/
also, it should be noted that I made 18 muffins, at about midnight. 12 hours later, they’re gone. i live with six people, but… really?
joythebaker
nice job! love it.
Nicki Woo
Okay, can I just say I love your pan. Your used and abused, and totally loved pan. It looks like all my pans, loved but not so. . . .ummmm lovely.
Why are Martha and Giada’s pans so pretty? I don’t get it.
Anyway, just thought you’d like to know I can appreciate the weathered look.
And a good piece of peanut butter banana bread. Yowza.
Sarah
Your sassy blog is really hitting the spot :-) I made this recipe with my 4 year old son, the picky eater/sweet tooth. I asked him if he wanted to make peanut butter banana bread with me, and he said “yuck.” I asked him if he wanted to make monkey muffins with chocolate chips in them, and he was all for it. So we muffinized it and renamed it. :-)
joythebaker
perfect!! love this.
Darlene
Incredible!! Will definitely be making this today…… oh darn….and I’m the only one home ….
maybe I’ll make two.. :) Thanks for this recipe… what a fantastic combination!!
Jessie
this looks OUT OF CONTROL. my two favorite things in one.
YUM!
xxjj
Elizabeth
This bread is fantastic! I had peanut butter chips, so I threw those in for extra yumminess. Next time: chocolate chips.
I made your apple walnut bread too. So delicious! Though I substituted pecans for walnuts, ’cause that’s what I had.
Anne-Marie
I made this. It’s awesome. I made it for someone else. I’ve eaten half.
MWeekly
Oh my god, this is perfect. I make banana bread and my husband loves it, the other thing he loves more is peanut butter, so this is amazing! Thanks for posting.
Stephanie
Definitely WITH the chocolate chips and bourbon for me! Bourbon make everything better!
satschuck
I love to toast my banana bread and slather it with peanut butter. I’m going to try this and toast it and put chocolate chips on it!
Alana D
I made this bread (along with your Vegan Pumpkin Walnut bread!) for all of my coworkers for Valentine’s Day. Note – I MAY have thrown in some chocolate chips! ;) I wrapped small loaves in waxed paper with tissue paper hearts ironed in and finished off the packaging with ribbons and tags – it was fantastic! Thanks for your blog and always making something I can’t wait to try!!
Lina
Nom nom- I love Cooking Light. I happened to make this bread a week ago.
jamie
Incredible. I made these the same night you posted them and day by day they seem to only get moister and tastier. Excellent recipe AND my boyfriend/co-workers can’t get enough.
Clare
No way! I check this blog religiously. On the 9th of feb I got a craving for banana bread but this didn’t exist in my life yet :(
So I made banana bread, toasted it and spread peanut butter on it. Good but not the same!
Cynnou
DONE! AND DELICIOUS! I skipped the bourbon… Otherwise you would have had to marry me and I live a bit too far, too complicated! :)
You are a genius!
Julia B.
Ugh, you twisted my arm…now I have to add the bourbon. Drat. I had no idea how lonely my bananas and chocolate chips were without it. You, my bloggy hero, maintain atop my hero list yet again.
Katie
I can not wait to make this!! Thank you so much for the recipe!! PS – I LOVE that you bake with whole wheat flour!!!! :) I made the whole wheat chocolate cookies for Valentines day – and everyone LOVED them!!!!
Astrid
I keep looking at this bread willing it to come to me through the computer screen. Can’t wait to make it!
Baking Serendipity
Peanut butter is definitely one of my favorite foods. I don’t need much convincing to make this at all!
Brenda
This bread turned out delicious. I substituted Splenda for the white sugar and it came out moist and golden brown. Thanks Joy!
Vicki B
Joy, you’re such a friggin’ geniuous!
Rachel
I found you because I googled “Matcha Green Tea Smoothie” because I needed to find a way to get rid of my whole milk. I have since then fallen in love with your blog. The flaxseed meal and bourbon = genius!
Sonia
My jaw dropped at the title. MUST. MAKE. THIS. BREAD.
Danielle
This bread is in the oven right now and I absolutely cannot wait to chow down!
Jen
I’ve been waiting for this recipe my entire life.
Kristin
thanks for sharing this recipe. can’t wait to try it!
Crystal
Wow this looks so yummy! Banana and peanut butter is always a great combo. I’ll be trying this recipe in the future–thanks!
Sarah
I just made this! I forgot the flaxseed meal also and I also forgot the peanuts (I’m a little tired today obviously) and it still tasted so amazing—I slathered a little honey on it because I love PB, Honey, Banana sandwiches and omg so good. Thanks for the recipe- next time I’m adding a few chocolate chips or maybe a nutella swirl!
Natalia - a side of simple
Now I can’t even imagine it without chocolate chips and bourbon… what have you done!? :)
SS @ Curries and Cakes
I was just thinking what I could make for my friends to send them in care packages because I’ve already sent out various cookies and banana bread. But, peanut butter banana bread! That sounds perfect. This recipe may show up on my blog later this week. Thank you!
Erica
I just tried this Joy…oh.my.goodness! Who needs a boyfriend or even a Valentine’s date tomorrow?! Just give me this bread, with a generous shot of bourbon and a handful of bittersweet chocolate chips and I am a happy woman! Although….a date would be pretty rad. Thank you for a fantastic recipe – it is superb!!!!
nileta
oh it seems so yummy! love love love your blog!
greetings from greece
xx*
Hillary
When I saw the title of this I went, “Duh, why haven’t I ever tried this before?” It makes perfect sense. Of course, I need to wait until my baby boy is born and I can eat carbs again, but this has definitely made the list. :)
Liz
Why can’t you eat carbs while pregnant…?!
cena
sometimes pregnant women have a “during pregnancy” diabetes which creates overweight babies (from 9 pounds on up to 11 or 12 pounders) and low carb eating during pregnancy solves the problem with out drugs
Katie@Cozydelicious
Ooh, you mention those bits of PB, I bet it would be even more amazing with crunchy PB. And the flaxseed is so smart… reduces the guilt!
Alex
Your blog always makes me laugh, Joy.
I just made this with almond butter instead of peanut butter. I allergic to nuts, but not almonds. I tweaked some things out of convenience. I put whole flax seeds in instead of grinding them, I used grapeseed oil instead of butter, decreased the sugar by a quarter cup, and used all KA white wheat flour. Oh, and I added two tablespoons of bourbon. I’m sorry, I always tinker. This turned out WONDERFUL however. It’s nutty and banana-y. It’s especially awesome with chocolate almond butter (adopted from the hazlenut almond butter on Smitten Kitchen).
Shana M
I also reduced the sugar by 1/4 cup and used all KA white whole wheat flour. It did turn out great. I am going to have to make my own chocolate nut butter inspired by Smitten Kitchen; it’s been taunting me.
Gabrielle
I love banana bread, but with peanut butter?! You should change your middle name to ‘AMAZING’!
Shosh
Seriously, I just read the title, and my jaw dropped open. I’m sold. You’re my hero : )
Claudia
WOW this banana bread is perfect for breakfast! I’ve never eat banana bread but it looks good…it’s delicious!
Angharad
This makes me think about Elvis’ fave sandwich, the good old peanut butter, banana and bacon grilled thingy a.k.a I would have a heart attack and die young too if I ate those everyday (but I bet I’d die happy).
Anyway, there is no bacon here but I guess maybe there could be? Weird and gross or genius?
Tina
Hi Joy,
I love your blog and I love all your posts. This one is very dear to my heart because my lovely husband loves, loves, loves banana bread. I make it for him very often and he has a slice every morning for breakfast. BUT I need your help. I dont know what I do wrong but mine doesnt bake so well like yours, meaning – my outsides, especially the bottom and the sides that touch my pan are very dark. I like how golden yours is. I would love mine to be like that. What do you think the reason might be? How can I improve my baking? I would very much appreciate any tips you can give me.
Thank you and keep on making us happy with all your amazing creations…
Tina
Amy T
I know what I am making in the morning. This sound delish! Thanks Joy for the great recipes!
jessica verina
joy my bread turned out too cakey (still delicious) but i want more bread like and fluffy things. what might be wrong?
Lane
Joy. I didn’t know today could get any better and now this. You’re a pal.
Nicole @ the Dirty Oven
Yummy… and with burbon and chocolate….Yes… I will marry you too!!!
bakingaddict
You had me at peanut butter. I’m a huge fan having never really liked it when I was younger. I love banana bread too so this is a real winner. I’ll probably add some chocolate chips to mine as well :)
C. Michele
Elivis would have loved this bread.
c. michele
Or Elvis even.
Alyssa
I have just discovered your blog, I believe through The Pioneer Woman. I love how you write and the things you post, you just emanate happiness. :) Thank you for that. :D You seem like a kind and wonderful woman, keep doing what you’re doing :O You probably brighten many peoples’ lives <3
Sharon's Shenanigans
I just added this to my MUST try list. I always have a few over ripe bananas in the house.
Kocinera
Yummmmmmm!! Peanut butter and bananas has always been a favorite snack time combo for me, but I’ve never seen it in bread form. Brilliant!!
Lori T.
As soon as I saw the name of the recipe my immediate thought was mmmm that would be incredible with chocolate – your extra addition of bourbon (or even rum) would push it into a whole new level of goodness!
Gen
I just love your recipes! You’re gifted for all those delicious combinations!
sheila @ Elements
This is a bread I could eat every single day and not get tired of it. Peanut butter and bananas are meant for each other…and me! :) Looks wonderful, Joy! :)
Michelle
My dad is gonna love this, thank you!!! I’ll go put my bellbottoms on, now.:)
Giovanna
The banana bread is not one of my favorite kind of cake/bread but with peanutbutter… I have to try it! and sure, I will add some chocolate chips!!!!
Sarah
Sarah: Joy the Baker! PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD?! She read my mind.
Boyfriend rolls eyes.
Sarah: Whatever man you eat it.
So excited to try this one!
Sherry Greek
I would probably slice myself two slices, and make a peanut butter and banana sandwich. You know, I case I was feeling kinda crazy;)
Amy B
Pb and banana is one of my favorite combos! Now if you’d just swirled in some marshmallow fluff, I think I’d be in heaven :)
Silvia
Great idea, but if I omit flaxseed meal, do I have to add some flour?
joythebaker
i didn’t and my bread was delicious.
kathryn
this looks amazing. if i use multiple smaller loaf pans do i need to change anything? baking time?
joythebaker
yes. the baking time will change. depending on the size of your pan… it could take 30 minutes of so. just keep an eye on it.
laura @ alittlebarefoot
this is why i always keep smushy bananas in my freezer, in case a yummy recipe like this one pops up.
Tammy
I wish my banana’s were brown right now :(
Lori @ Girl Meets Oven
This is brilliant! Bananas AND peanut butter! In addition to chocolate chips and bourbon (also brilliant ideas), you could add toasted nuts too. Maybe pecans? I usually add walnuts to my banana bread.
On a related note, I’ve also had issues with my dog stealing banana bread in the past. With peanut butter and bananas, I’m sure I’d have double the trouble keeping him away from this one. :) … Here’s what happened the last time I made banana bread: http://bit.ly/eDEQtp
thecookingteacher
I pulled out that cooking light recipe a while ago and have been meaning to try it – glad you did the testing for me! It looks amazing!
Lisa (Dishes of Mrs. Fish)
I saw this recipe in Cooking Light a few months ago, and always wanted to try it!
Thanks for reminding me to get off my bootay and do it!
Holly B @ Recipes from a Normal Mum
Would you marry me if I add bourbon, chocolate chips AND cover it in strawberry jam?
joythebaker
clearly.
Jess
I eat a whole wheat engligh muffin with peanut butter and banana every. single. morning.
this idea couldn’t make me happier.
Sharlene
Peanut butter and banana are two of my favorite oatmeal add-ins. I like the addition of flaxseed meal, too. This is sure to be delicious!
Jessi
Thank you JOY! I’ve all but pulled out all the ingredients to make a hearty healthish banana bread. See, I’m due to have my first little baby girl. I’ve got these amazing midwives, their assistants and a few best friends. They need bread. And probably brownies. And definitely wine when after this whole experience goes down. I’m SO making this bread today. Thanks for the inspiration! I’ll be checking back frequently but probably won’t be able to work in the kitchen for another month or so… looking forward to that day! Happy Saturday and Everyday!!
RealMommyChron
ps. Excited to feed my son flaxseed meal using this bread! ;)
RealMommyChron
You know when you get hit with an old memory you had completely forgotten, but it then stays just out of grasp?
Seeing this totally reminded me that I used to make peanut butter bread when I was little. (How had I forgotten?!) Only, now I can’t put my finger on when, where, with whom and where in the world I would find the same recipe! :(
Maybe I will try making your recipe and see if it causes me to remember more details… (lik a crime drama!!)
Thank you!
When Pigs Fly
I love you! Well, not in that icky creepy, stalkerish way. Just so thrilled for another amazing recipe with my favorite ingredient. Peanut Butter! I’m all over this one and am printing out right now. Just so you know. I’ll be adding chocolate chips.
Katrina
I can’t believe that I haven’t made a banana-PB loaf yet! Thanks for the reminder. Geeze. I’m losing it.
Katie
thump – that’s me jumping on board – looks divine!
Ethan
Wait, i’m confused. Peanut butter and banana are as old as time? Based on my Disney knowledge of Beauty and the Beast, I thought it went “Tale As Old As Time”. I prefer your version though:)
joythebaker
tale as old as freakin time!
Jill
I dig it.
shirley Brown
You have put 2 amazing ingredients together. Peanut butter and banana and OF course YOU need to Add chocolate.
Let’s not get married, but we can hang out! ;)
Loni S.
My jaw dropped when I read the title! Brilliant! :)
Becky
Thanks for always bringing a smile to my day, Joy! This bread looks amazing as do all of your recipes. I hope you have a lovely weekend! We are still in blizzard season here….please soak up the sun for a frozen Okie! :)
Justeen @ Blissful Baking
Peanut butter and banana are a match made in heaven! This bread looks delicious! I have brown spotty bananas on the counter and homemade peanut butter in the fridge right now. Guess what I’m making for brunch tomorrow? :)
Jen-
Would it be okay with you if I added some mini-chocolate chips? Peanutbutter, banana and chocolate is like….heaven in my mouth. Ohhhhh….
Emily
UMM….fabuloso! I saw this then started making it within an hour :). I had a 70% cocoa bar that I chopped up and added to it. YUM. YUM. Thank you!!!
Allyson
Thanks for the recipe AND for adding a share button. I’ve been wanting to bookmark Joy recipes with Delicious for ages now (that’s where I keep all my favorites!)
Gill
Bandwagon always makes me want to wear a bonnet and a frilly dress.
Laura
I was just thinking this the other day! I love to top my banana bread with a little spread of peanut butter so maybe I should try to include the peanut butter in the bread! I’ll definitely have to give this recipe a shot! I just made the best banana bread I’ve ever had the other day… but I think this one might steal that title very quickly. Thanks again for sharing!
Benj
Joy,
I absolutely love your blog and am always depressed by the fact that there is’nt someting new to read every day. You make me laugh.
Having established that; (and incidentally the fact that I have a son who is allergic to peanuts is the only thing tht is topping me from making theis peanut butter banana loaf straight away) what’s the story with LOW FAT??????? yoghurt in the recipe? Let’s not kid ourselves about the fat content of both peanuts and peanut butter.
Honey I’ll always respect you. There’s no need to lie to me.
With admiration and respect (and a tad of surprise)
Benj.
joythebaker
i never said that this recipe was low fat, did i? cause i don’t think it is. i ain’t lyin.
Benj
oops………sorry……..I should know better
Anyway I’m off to throw my bathroom scales in the bin and then go and buy some ingredients
(full fat ingredients………live hard, die happy)
Love your work!
joythebaker
live it up!! … and thank you!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat
I agree with you, this bread sounds totally amazing.
I’m making it and adding chocolate because I love chocolate
Lindy
this sounds healthy yet incredibly delicious!! healthy + delicious recipes are definitely winners!!
keisha
That looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the recipe, Joy. I love your page…
Michelle
Seriously, 3 of my favorite things in this recipe – pb, bananas, flax. Ok, less so on that third one, but I sure do like it in my oatmeal. This recipe looks awesome!
Maria Trader
I want to marry you for suggesting the chocolate chips and bourbon. But I think I’m out of bourbon.
Michelle
Huh, great minds! I made a banana peanut butter bread yesterday! The recipient was happy but I’ll use your recipe next go round. Do people pawn rotting bananas off on you because they know you’re a baker? I had to put a temporary ban on bananas from co-workers.
Have a great weekend!
Katie
can’t wait to make this! do you think since you’re using flax AND banana you could go without the eggs?
Carol Adams
Ms. Joy… U totally crack me up..
Bandwagon/bellbottoms ha ha!!
Saw your pic on Pioneer Woman!
Best wishes!
miss stacy
Miss Joy
I don’t have whole wheat flour – but I have Teff….good call or bad call? And bourbon! Yes please!
My love for you grows.
xo
miss stacy
update: Made this with Teff (gluten free) for my Valentine and it’s really moist and gorgeous. I added a splash of bourbon. Because. And I think tomorrow we’ll toast it up and have it with a dollop of greek yogurt for breakfast. Holy Shit!
ellen
i legitly had to look up the word “bellbottoms”. legit-ly.
and you rock joy. how about truffles knocked into it? or oreo cookies?
w i n e perhaps? or how about BACON and BACON GREASE ?!?!?!
oh joy mm!
tracy
as old as time! ha!
Cammie Callisto
I absolutely love peanut butter and banana combinations, I’ll definitely give this a try :)
vanillasugarblog
joy darling—do what i did with the leftovers….use them as french toast. it’s tres fab. trust me?
Jessica Sullivan
Yay! I’ve got some ripe bananas and a rainy day. Perfect something to do! Thanks.
Judy
yuuuuuummmmmmm.
Joy, thanks for so many recipes with whole wheat flour!
Ann
I remember seeing this in Cooking Light and thinking it looked amazing! I have everything on hand, I might have to give it a try soon.
Saw your cameo in Pioneer Woman’s book tour photos – I wish she would come to Boston!
Rocky Mountain Woman
Yeah..that needs to be in my oven at some point this weekend…..
Yowsa…bell bottoms? I wore them for years, not going there anymore….
Jason DeMartino
I think if you slather a little Fluffernutter between two slices, or even a few pieces of bourbon-brown sugar-glazed bacon, and fry it up, you’d have a meal fit for The King.
Em
Funny coincidence. I had a craving for this combo earlier today and made myself a grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch! Wish I’d seen this post sooner. Maybe I’ll make this bread anyway and freeze it for the next time the craving overcomes me!
emily @ the happy home
my main concern: how to get a nutella swirl in there somehow?
liz
yum!…and could I leave out the flaxseed meal altogether?
Emmy
I have three very ripe bananas on my counter right now telling me to jump on the bandwagon. I think the chocolate chips are chiming in too.
foodess
Sounds incredible. And you should totally wear bell bottoms.
Victoria (District Chocoholic)
I want to add big chunks of bittersweet chocolate. Scharffen Berger. When are we getting hitched?
Elia@feedYourSister
Peanut butter and bananas are such a good combo, try making these peanut butter banana cake balls, if you use your recipe it will have even more peanut butter deliciousness!!
http://feedyoursister.blogspot.com/2010/08/balls-or-truffles-either-way-it-tastes.html
Natasha
This looks so good! I love pb and bananas anyway…so this is the perfect combo. You’re a genius, Joy!
And you met Pioneer Woman! How fun. :)
Three-Cookies
Sounds absolutely delicious. I suppose you could call it monkey loaf because of bananas and peanuts:)
jomamma
lol, I’m with you on the chocolate chips and bourbon addition.. Hell I’ll just eat them straight from the bag and wash them down straight out of the bottle, no glass needed.
*Just Fran*
I made this peanut butter banana bread and the peanut butter glaze that was with the original recipe. Divine. Absolutely divine. Then I had to make myself feel incredibly guilty by spreading Nutella on it. O.M.G. Totally worth that guilt.
Elizabeth
Oh YUM! I love the chocolate chips and bourbon idea too. I’m always looking for ways to use browning bananas!
Jessica @ bake me away!
I’m just gonna throw myself onto the nutella-would-be-awesome-on-this bandwagon. NOM.
Coby
sorry! just drooled on your peanut butter nanner bread, MMmmMMM! Will try eating warm with heated up strawberry jam spooned over a slice! I’ll bet your wee house smells like heaven!
*love*
Nicole
If only Elvis could have enjoyed this!
rebecca
perfect. I secretly bought too many bananas last week so that I few would “accidentally” get over-ripe AND I serendipitously have a brand new jar of peanut butter.
Amanda (Eating Up)
I love when the crust is slightly crispy!
Ella @ The Single Girl's Kitchen
oh man! how have we not thought of peanut butter banana bread until now? i pretty much don’t eat bananas unless they have peanut butter on them, so this bread makes so much sense. and i’m with you on the bourbon and chocolate. i’m still working my way through the excessive amount of pumpkin bread i have stored in my freezer, but as soon as i have room, this is happening.
one question: flaxseed meal? i’m sure i can find this at some organic store somewhere around here, but i’ve never baked with it before. is it necessary? could i substitute something more common so i don’t have to make an extra trip to the store? can it just be replaced by regular flour? that was not one question. that was four. my bad.
rebecca
I wouldn’t substitute flour for the flaxseed meal. You can swap in flax seed meal for oil or butter at 3:1 (flax meal:fat/oil). You could probably go the other way and substitute 1.5-2 tablespoons of additional melted butter for the flax seed meal, but you won’t get the good-for-you Omega fatty acids. :o)
Good luck!
Lauren B in WV
um. I’m still a little confused on the flax seed meal substitution. If I don’t have the flax I ADD butter?
oh golly gee this sounds so good for baby belly and me
joythebaker
i’ve amended the recipe. i’ve made this recipe without the flaxseed meal, because i totally forgot to add it… and the bread was still moist and delicious. try just leaving it out!
malia
i have found flax seed meal in the baking aisle of wal-mart. :) i throw it in lots of stuff- oatmeal, breads, pancakes, etc. they say on the box that you can use it in place of eggs or oil.
Lauren @ Sassy Molassy
Yum, the best of both worlds. Savory and sweet!
Stephanie
YUM. Too bad I’m allergic to bananas. :( Maybe I can make this with some other mushy food…
Mama J
Why have I never thought of adding peanut butter to my banana bread before!? This looks fabulous!
Robbie
Mmm, does the splash of bourbon go into the bread mix or in a drinking glass…or both?
Elizabeth
yep, bananas are alllllllways made better with peanut butter!
KayDee
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate!
It tastes even better than it sounds.
TheShiz
um… i believe you can hear my thoughts. i made a “poor man’s” version of peanut butter banana bread just last night. word.
Therese
No words can describe how much I love you right now. So much so I had to stop lurking and comment.
Now I need to save up for a ring and ask you to marry me…
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon
I LOVE PB Banana bread! I made my first loaf in the fall when Cooking Light published a recipe for it–I added Chocolate Chips and called it Chunky Monkey Bread. Your recipe looks fantastic!
Hope you have a great weekend, Joy :)
Danielle- SecondWindVintage
I happen to have all the ingredients (including 2 speckled bananas) on hand. Pretty sure i’m going to have to make this. I’m totally subbing chocolate chips for the peanuts though :). Thanks Joy!
Beth
this looks absolutely amazing. its my favorite sandwich in bread form :). but do you have a suggestion for a flax seed meal substitution?
lynne @ thetwistedchef
I totally made a peanut butter banana bread … and added some honey to the mix too! it’s a winner for sure … and i bet a nutella, peanut butter and banana bread would be amazing as well. as always – your pictures and blog are great!
Erik
I was actually thinking of making peanut butter, banana, Nutella bread and decided to use this recipe as a base. I swirled in a bunch of Nutella once the mix was in the loaf pan. It’s in the oven now … fingers crossed!!
Lauren at KeepItSweet
I am thinking a chocolate glaze over the top would put this right over the edge!
Michelle
Thank you for all the recipes that are tasty that have whole wheat flour in them. They have been hits in my kitchen!
Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes
Yes! Love PB Banana bread — best combo ever. Throw in some chocolate chips, and I’m there.
homepodge
mmmm… A slice of your peanut butter banana bread spread with nutella would be sooo good! :)
Lori
OMG! Nutella… <3
jen @ the baked life
I love you guys.
Anne
I think the only thing that could make the peanut butter/banana combo better would be chocolate chips!