Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Peanut Butter Banana Bread


I ran across this wonderful, tender bread on Sweet Pea's Kitchen.  I modified the recipe a bit...it's a compulsion.  ;)  This loaf originally had a lovely peanut butter glaze....I omitted this step since I was making it just for me....if I were sending it out like I normally do I'd have glazed away happily.  ;)

I think the only change I would make would be to reduce the sugar and brown sugar down to 1/3 cup each...I think that would be plenty of extra sweetener. 


Peanut Butter Banana Bread

1 1/2  cups mashed banana
1/3  cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/3  cup creamy natural peanut butter
3  tbls oil
2  eggs
1/2  cup sugar
1/2  cup brown sugar
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
1/4  cup  ground flax
3/4  tsp  baking soda
1/4  tsp  salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8  tsp allspice

Beat together the bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, oil, and eggs until well mixed. Add sugars.  Mix in both flours, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Beat just until blended.  Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for 60 to 70 minutes.  Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.




Beautiful slices...if only I remembered the Nutella tucked in the cabinet and slathered some on.
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44 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    ohhhh does this look delish....love peanut butter & banana combo, and perfect thought about the nutella!

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  2. RavieNomNomsMay 11, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Oh I think that would just be SOOO good! And then to add the nutella? Total winner right here

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  3. Angie's RecipesMay 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Banana bread with peanut butter! wow I bet it tastes heavenly!

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  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Can never have enough banana bread. So good!

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  5. Megan @ Pip and EbbyMay 11, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Brilliant! I love PB and bananas, so why not in bread?? Love it.

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  6. Meg LubyMay 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    i love the color of this bread! it looks so rich. nutella smeared on is a brilliant concept, hah. thanks for sharing, loves it :)
    -meg
    @ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com

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  7. LaurenMay 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Sounds fantastic-al!

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I'm not big on peanut butter and banana, but Dudette and Hubby will sit together and just put one on the other and much happily that way. They would adore this (which means I definitely have to give it a try!). Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  9. RoxanMay 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Peanut butter and banana... just about two of my most favorite things in the world! This bread sounds fantastic. My stomach is rumbling for some breakfast right now, and I would give and arm and a leg for a slice of this.

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  10. SandraMay 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I love banana bread and addition of peanut butter is just plus in my book! Lovely recipe!

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  11. Spoon and ChopsticksMay 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Your peanut butter banana bread looks delicious. Great combo.

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  12. Lauren at Keep It SweetMay 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I've been wanting to try this! Looks delicious!

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  13. Magic of SpiceMay 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    What a great combination and so very moist. I like this without the glaze too...a perfect treat!

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  14. Vicki WildeMay 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love all of the flavors in your bread! I think this would make a great breakfast!

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  15. ErinMay 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Looks wonderful! I made this, almost exact recipe at Christmas to give teachers and family for presents - everyone loved it!

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  16. SandraMay 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I am a peanut butter and banana fan. My family thinks it's yucky, but that only means more for me. Love this and look forward to making it.

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  17. SuzyEatsMay 11, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    have some bananas frozen right now so i am ready to bake :-)

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  18. Bubbe BitesMay 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Yay, this has flax seed in it. Finally I could eat this and get my needed flax. Can I use greek yogurt?

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  19. Evelyne CulturEatzMay 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    bananas are like magic in desserts, makes everything so moist! I just used some in an ice cream (post coming up tonight). All you need now is to fry the bread and Elvis would be so happy!

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  20. LomoMay 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Mmmm....fantastic bread! It is my favourite sandwich all in one loaf of bread! Looks wonderful!

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  21. MarthaMay 11, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Yum! It looks delicious!!

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  22. Elin ChiaMay 11, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Briarrose....

    Thanks for sharing this heavenly delicious peanut banana cake with us and you deserve this award - Versatile Blogger award...

    Please stop by http://www.elinluvdelights.com/2011/05/i-won-versatile-blogger-award.html to collect it!

    Have a nice day !

    Cheers,
    Elin

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  23. All That's Left Are The CrumbsMay 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I love peanut butter and banana on a sandwich, so I think that they would be amazing in a cake.

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  24. Kate from ScratchMay 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    This is amazing. I love it! PEanutbutter banana...my FAVORITE sandwich when I was a little girl. Add some honey and I'm in heaven. Wonderful concept. I must try this!

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  25. Harvesting for LifeMay 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I have some overly ripe banana's sitting in my kitchen right now waiting to be baked... Just might have to give this a try!! Yum!

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  26. TiffanyMay 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    This is a great use of extra banana! YUM!

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  27. briarroseMay 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Greek yogurt would work fine.

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  28. DeborahMay 13, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I love banana bread, but I've never thought to add peanut butter! Delicious!

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  29. The Harried CookMay 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Peanut butter & banana... Sounds great and looks very good! Thanks for sharing this :)

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  30. Kitchen SimmerMay 14, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    My husband would go ga-ga for this. PB and bananas are two of his favorites. Wonderful recipe. : )

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  31. KristenMay 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I think peanut butter and banana bread would be a huge hit with my family. Banana bread doesn't last long around here.

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  32. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMay 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Oh, how I love banana bread! Your version sounds like a fbulous option...might have to whip some up for finals week.

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  33. createwithmomMay 14, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    yummy addition of peanut butter in the banana cake
    delicious
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  34. Diethood.comMay 14, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    banana bread with peanut butter?! Oh my...hello yumminess!

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  35. kankanaMay 14, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    The color looks so beautiful. Banana is one of my fav fruit so I am gonna try this.

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  36. Treat and TrickMay 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What a great combo! Love the adjustment you've made, looks perfect and yummy...

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  37. Jayanthy KumaranMay 15, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    wow...looks so yummy n sooper soft..love d flavors..
    Chanced upon your space while blog hopping..great space you have with rich recipe collections..
    Am your happy follower now..:)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  38. EileenMay 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Two of my favorites in one loaf - yum!

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  39. We Are Not MarthaMay 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Nutella slathered on top would have been amazing! But still, this looks absolutely awesome anyway! Love the peanut butter banana combo.

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  40. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Yum on so many levels!! wowo!

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  41. kitchenarianMay 15, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    This sounds so delicious. I love peanut butter and bananas together. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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  42. lisa is cookingMay 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I love trying variations on banana bread. Peanut butter sounds great in it!

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  43. Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsMay 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    PB and bananas were meant to be together. This sounds super yummy.

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  44. MoeJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I have never had peanut butter in my banana bread. A friend tweeted this recipe so I am looking forward to trying it.

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