Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe
This Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe. Combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and swirls of your favorite jelly, it offers a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of everyone’s beloved PB&J sandwich. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this moist, flavorful bread is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 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
For the Jelly Swirl:
- 1/4 cup jelly or jam (grape, strawberry, or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Layer the Batter and Jelly: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Spoon teaspoons of jelly over the batter in several spots. Using the tip of a butter knife or a toothpick, gently swirl the jelly through the batter to create distinct streaks without fully blending the jelly into the batter.
- Add the Second Layer: Pour the remaining batter over the jelly layer and smooth the surface with a spatula. Repeat the dolloping of more jelly on top and gently swirl again to create beautiful marbled patterns throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. Once baked, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy if you prefer added texture.
- Choose your favorite jelly or jam flavor to suit your taste preference, such as grape, strawberry, or raspberry.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
- Allowing the bread to cool before slicing helps achieve clean slices and prevents crumbling.
Keywords: banana bread, peanut butter, jelly, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast bread, sweet bread, homemade banana bread, jelly swirl
