Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe
This delicious Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with moist banana bread for a delightful twist on a beloved treat. The bread features swirls of your favorite jelly throughout, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- 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
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, and egg until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Layer the Batter and Jelly: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Dollop 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, ensuring distinct streaks without blending completely.
- Add the Second Layer: Pour the remaining batter over the jelly layer and smooth it with a spatula. Repeat the jelly-swirl process by dolloping more jelly on top and swirling it gently to create marbled patterns.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 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 the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy if you prefer more texture.
- Choose your favorite jelly or jam flavor to customize the bread.
- To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: banana bread, peanut butter, jelly swirl, baked bread, sweet bread, breakfast, snack, dessert
