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peanut butter banana bread topped with chopped peanuts

Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Less Sugar Version)

Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month with this moist, less-sugar Peanut Butter Banana Bread—nutrient-rich, naturally sweet, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium bananas, ripe mashed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment.Cool at least 20 min before slicing — it sets as it cools.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in peanut butter, oil, honey/maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix dry ingredients — flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients just until mixed. Don’t overmix!
  • Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  • Pour into loaf pan and smooth the top.Bake 50–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Top with chopped peanuts and cool at least 20 min before slicing — it sets as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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