Moist and fluffy banana bread studded with chocolate chips and the crunch of peanut butter. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the best way to use up ripe bananas.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the perfect flavour combo
Most people will have heard of, if not tried a classic banana bread. And although I think it is very tasty, it has nothing on this chocolate peanut butter banana bread.
Bananas go perfectly with peanut butter and chocolate to create the most delicious banana bread. As well as adding flavour to the banana bread, they also add texture.
The peanut butter adds a crunchiness whilst the chocolate chips are deliciously melty when the bread is served war.
Which bananas are best to use for this chocolate peanut butter banana bread?
One of the beauties of banana bread is that it is a great way to use up your overripe bananas that are probably past the stage of you wanting to eat them as they are.
Bananas that are speckled with brown spots and smelling strongly of banana are the best for banana bread. You want them to be able to mash up easily with a fork and combine into the mixture.
Bananas that are still bright yellow aren’t the best for this because they are too firm and don’t mash up and combine into the batter as easily.
which peanut butter is recommended to use?
I like to use crunchy peanut butter in this chocolate peanut butter banana bread. I love the texture it gives to the moist cake.
People have quite strong opinions on smooth vs crunchy peanut butter so you can of course use smooth if you would prefer.
There is quite a range of different peanut butters available these days. They range from the more economical options which include sugar to the more expensive versions that are made from 100% peanuts.
Any peanut butter would work for this recipe so use whichever you would typically buy.
Which chocolate is best to use?
I like to use milk chocolate because that is my preference but dark chocolate would also work really well in this banana bread.
I have used chocolate chips because I always have some in my cupboard. You could just as easily use chocolate chunks or chop up a chocolate bar into smallish pieces.
Don’t be tempted to add more banana
I know if might be tempting to add in an extra overripe banana when making this recipe but please resist the urge! If you add too much banana to your bread you’ll run the risk of it becoming too dense and heavy.
One of my favourite things about this chocolate peanut butter banana bread is how light and moist it is, so you really don’t want to ruin that by adding too much banana.
Let the banana bread cool slightly
I know it might be tempting to cut a slice when the banana bread comes straight out of the oven but I would recommend leaving it to cool slightly.
When the bread is still warm it can crumble when cut so you won’t get perfect slices. However if you aren’t bothered about this, go ahead and enjoy your crumbly slices.
how long does this banana bread keep for?
If you keep it in an air tight container or wrapped well this banana bread will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
Any longer than that you could revive it in the microwave for a few seconds. However if you would like it to keep for longer I would recommend freezing it.
Can you freeze banana bread
Yes it freezes really well. You can either freeze the loaf as a whole or individual slices. It will be fine for up to three months once frozen.
I prefer to freeze individual slices so I can defrost them as and when I want to eat them. To do this wrap each slice thoroughly in cling film and then put the slices in a bag or box.
When you want to defrost them just take them out and leave them in the fridge for a couple of hours.
If you want to freeze the whole loaf, make sure it is tightly wrapped before freezing.
how to serve chocolate peanut butter banana bread
I typically serve this banana bread just how it is. It is so moist and delicious that I don’t think it needs anything else.
I know some people like to butter their banana bread. Although I have never personally understood this, if you want to go ahead and add butter please do.
If you wanted to, you could serve this as more of a dessert. Warm it slightly in the microwave and serve it with some ice cream or custard for an extra decadent touch.
other recipes you might like
- Banana & Peanut Butter Muffins
- Chocolate Banana Bread
- Chocolate & Banana Muffins
- Vegan Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
- Blackberry Crumble Loaf Cake
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread (UK Recipe)
Moist and fluffy banana bread studded with chocolate chips and the crunch of peanut butter. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the best way to use up ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter softened
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 50 g dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 250 g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 250 g bananas peel before weighing
- 130 g crunchy peanut butter
- 100 g milk chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 tbsp milk
- A few chocolate chips to decorate optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 160ºC (fan assisted or 180ºC non fan) and line a 2lb loaf tin
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Beat 125g unsalted butter, 100g light brown sugar and 50g dark brown sugar together for at least 5 minutes until pale and fluffy
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Add 2 eggs and mix again
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Add 250g plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder and pinch of salt and stir into the butter until the flour is nearly combined, but not quite
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Mash 250g bananas roughly with a fork and add them to the mix along with the 130g crunchy peanut butter, 100g chocolate chips and 2 tbsp milk. Mix until combined
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Tip into the lined tin and smooth. I then make a shallow indent down the middle to help even rising. Scatter over the additional chocolate chips if you're using them
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Bake in the oven for 1 hour until a cocktail stick comes out clean. If it starts to get too brown, cover it loosely with tin foil
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Allow to cool for around 30 minutes before removing from the tin and cooling completely on a wire rack
Recipe Notes
Keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutritional information is given as a guide only and my vary.
Kat @ Kat's 9 Lives says
Mmmm! I love chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas! It might be my favorite combination. Thanks for sharing!
Cat says
One of mine too 🙂
Lily says
Beautiful rise on that banana bread and nothing beats the flavor of peanut butter and bananas. I would totally sprinkle some chocolate chips on top. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!
Cat says
Thank you 🙂
Judith Graber says
Great recipe – three favorite ingredients in baking; bananas, chocolate and peanut butter. What’s not to like about your bread. Thanks for coming to the party and sharing with Fiesta Friday.
Cat says
Thank you 🙂
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
This sounds yummy, and I love the flavour combination!
Cat says
Thanks 🙂 x
Donna says
I love banana bread, my daughter is obsessed with bananas, so it’s been a while since we’ve had any that need using. but I always make banana bread when we do. This looks like a fantastic twist! #CookBlogShare
Cat says
Thank you. You’ll have to hide a couple from her so they can get brown. I’m sure she’d love this way of eating them too 😉
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says
Ooh goodness! What a gorgeous flavour combo Cat! You’ve nailed it! Thank you so much for joining in with Baking Crumbs,
Angela x
Cat says
Thank you very much 🙂 x
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says
I do love banana bread and your version with peanut butter and chocolate sounds divine Cat! Perfect bake for my 7-year-old who adores peanut butter. I might even challenge him to bake it himself! x
Cat says
Ooh what a good idea! It’s not very hard at all so would be great for children x
Jacqui Bellefontaine says
I’m going to have to beg to differ as I’m not keen on peanut butter but I know a lot of people would love this. I do love banana bread though and chocolate chips are a great addition. Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare
Cat says
Oh no Jacqui! I must admit my husband doesn’t like it either but that means more for me haha x
Mandy says
Are there any limits to the different kinds of banana bread that can be made? No, I didn’t think so! Love the idea of putting peanut butter in
Cat says
Peanut butter makes everything better 🙂 x
Nicola says
That looks like THE perfect banana bread to me – peanut butter AND chocolate? Yes please!
Cat says
Thanks very much 🙂
Choclette says
I love the combination of peanut butter, banana and chocolate and your cake looks scrumptious. Thanks for sharing it with #WeShouldCocoa.
Cat says
Thank you 🙂
Jess B says
Made this today and it was fabulous! The family loved it & this blog is now a firm favourite!
Curly says
Ah fantastic, so pleased you all loved it 🙂
Kirsty says
I have made this banana bread so many times. Peanut butter is a fave of mine and this is the first recipe that I’ve found that combines it with my fave banana bread
I’ve made it probably around 6 times since I found it. Its lush and decadent and beautiful to eat, still quite fluffy and beautiful with the little bursts of chocolate.
Delicious.
Curly says
Thanks so much Kirsty, I’m so pleased you like it so much 🙂
Lesley says
Love chocolate, peanut butter and banana bread so this recipe was a must. I swapped milk choc chips for 85% dark and they worked a treat. Absolutely delicious.
Chloe says
I’ve made peanut banana bread, I’ve made chocolate chip banana bread and I’ve made regular banana bread but never though to make peanut butter chocolate chip banana bread before. But now I have, this will very much be my favourite option that I’ll make again and again. I will also be cutting it hot and crumbly straight out the oven and smothering it in butter!!!
Janice says
Can’t beat a good banana bread. I love the addition of peanut butter and chocolate chips and my grandchildren loved it even more!