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Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread

A delightful banana bread infused with creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, offering a nostalgic taste of childhood with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Opt for very ripe bananas for best flavor
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter Can substitute with crunchy peanut butter if desired
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Swirl
  • 1/4 cup jelly or jam Grape, strawberry, or your favorite flavor
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon butter Optional, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon honey Optional, for drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the creamy peanut butter, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until combined.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Dollop the jelly over the batter and swirl gently.
  3. Pour the remaining batter on top and swirl in more jelly.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or honey. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let the bread rest before slicing for the best texture.