Description
The ultimate nostalgic treat, combining childhood PB&J flavors with the moist, tender crumb of a perfect banana bread. Featuring a rich peanut butter base, crunchy roasted peanuts, and vibrant raspberry preserve swirls, this loaf is a wholesome choice for breakfast or a unique dessert.
Ingredients
The Peanut Butter Banana Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (3–4)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Leavening: 1.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt
The ‘Jelly’ & Crunch
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp raspberry preserves (divided)
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix: Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl. Blend wet ingredients (eggs, bananas, sugar, PB, oil) in another.
Combine: Stir wet into dry until just combined. Fold in chopped peanuts.
Swirl: Pour half the batter into the pan. Dollop 1/4 cup preserves and swirl with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and preserves.
Bake: Bake for 60–70 mins. Cool completely. Drizzle with warmed final 2 tbsp of preserves before slicing.
Notes
The Swirl Technique: Use a light hand to create distinct ribbons rather than mixing the jelly into the batter for concentrated flavor pockets.
Banana Ripeness: spotted or black bananas have the highest sugar content and softest texture, vital for moisture.
Tenting: If the top browns too quickly due to the sugar in the preserves, loosely cover with foil at the 45-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread / Breakfast
- Method: Wet-to-Dry / Swirling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35
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