Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread

Banana bread is already amazing, but when you add peanut butter and chocolate? Next-level delicious! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread is ultra-moist, perfectly sweet, and has just the right balance of nutty and chocolatey goodness. Whether you’re having it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.

Let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional, for crunch)

a small plate of mashed bananas, a small plate of peanut butter, a small plate of all-purpose flour, a small plate of baking soda, a small plate of baking powder, a small plate of salt, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of brown sugar, a small plate of granulated sugar, a small plate of eggs, a small plate of melted butter, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of chocolate chips, and a small plate of chopped peanuts

Pro Tips

Use extra ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
Warm the peanut butter slightly so it mixes smoothly into the batter.
Don’t overmix—stir until just combined to keep the bread soft.
Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a melty topping.
Let it cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
9×5-inch loaf pan
Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

a mixing bowl filled with mashed bananas, slightly chunky with a creamy texture.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

a mixing bowl with all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon being whisked together

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

To the mashed bananas, add peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

a mixing bowl with mashed bananas, peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cracked eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract being mixed together into a smooth batter

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

a spatula folding the flour mixture into the banana batter, creating a thick, slightly lumpy texture

Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips & Peanuts

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped peanuts (if using).

a mixing bowl filled with banana bread batter, with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts being folded in with a spatula

Step 6: Transfer to Loaf Pan

Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and spread evenly.

a loaf pan filled with banana bread batter, spread evenly with a spatula

Step 7: Bake the Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

golden Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread baking inside a modern stainless steel double oven, its surface slightly domed with a crisp, golden crust

Step 8: Cool & Serve

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

a freshly baked loaf of Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread resting on a cooling rack, with a knife cutting into the golden, moist texture

Leftovers & Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Wrap-Up

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread is the ultimate mash-up of flavors! It’s rich, soft, and so easy to make. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. Enjoy! 🍌🥜🍫