Calling all bakers!
Are you looking for a scrumptious and healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further! Our Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe is a game-changer. With its perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and wholesome ingredients, you'll be hooked from the very first bite. So, don't forget to try making it at home – follow our easy recipe below!
Recipe: Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or natural peanut butter)
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup honey
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
3. Add the granulated sugar and honey to the banana mixture. Mix until well combined.
4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 65-75 minutes
Tips and Variations:
* To make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
* To make a Cinnamon Peanut Butter Banana Bread, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
* To make a Nutella Peanut Butter Banana Bread, add 1/4 cup of Nutella to the banana mixture.
* To make a Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana Bread, replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
* Experiment with different types of nuts, such as almonds or pecans, for added texture and flavor.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy peanut butter banana bread!
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