Buckeye Banana Bread
Buckeye Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of ripe bananas, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter. This moist and tender bread is incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Each slice bursts with flavor, featuring chocolate chips nestled throughout. Whether you’re impressing guests or indulging in a comforting classic at home, this Buckeye Banana Bread will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, sugar, and eggs until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added texture, substitute some chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit. - Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavors. - Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for an aromatic twist.