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Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread

Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread That Brings Back Memories

This Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, swirled with jelly, making it a nostalgic delight perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces Ripe Bananas Use bananas with plenty of brown spots for maximum flavor and sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Adds richness; crunchy can enhance texture.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of the bananas.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Substitute with oil for a lighter version.
  • 1 piece Egg Binds ingredients; replace with flaxseed meal for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Try gluten-free flour as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Jelly Swirl
  • 1/4 cup Jelly or Jam Opt for thicker varieties for cleaner swirls.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with melted butter.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 beaten egg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of 1/4 cup jelly on top of the batter and swirl gently.
  7. Add the remaining batter over the jelly layer and dollop more jelly on top, swirling it.
  8. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, checking for doneness around 50 minutes.
  9. After baking, cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

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