Baked Goods: Banana Bread with Peanut Butter and Honey

Baked Goods: Banana Bread with Peanut Butter and Honey

Kick Up Your Banana Bread Game with Peanut Butter-Honey Delight!

Whether you're a banana bread whiz or a newbie in the kitchen, we've got a scrumptious twist on a classic recipe for you!

Make way for the Peanut Butter-Honey Banana Bread with a Side of Honey Butter. Let's dive right in!

Yield: One (9-inch) loaf

Difficulty: A breeze!

Total Time: Approximately 1 hour, 50 minutes

Active Time: Around 30 minutes

Ingredients (13)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup mashed over-ripe bananas (from about 3 medium bananas)
• 2/3 cup natural unsalted chunky peanut butter (with no added sugar)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup whole milk at room temperature
• Honey Butter (optional; for a sweeter treat, check out the recipe intro)

Directions

1. Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and position a rack in the middle. Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan, and set it aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until no lumps remain. Put it aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour half of the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Add half of the milk and mix again. Repeat the process with the remaining flour mix and milk, ensuring everything is just incorporated.
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently. Bake until the bread pulls away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, typically 70 - 75 minutes.
6. Remove the pan from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Using a knife, loosen the bread around the edges of the pan. Carefully turn the bread out onto the rack to finish cooling completely. Optionally, serve it warm, with Honey Butter!
7. Once cooled, store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

For a more wholesome version, try substituting white whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, or toss in a handful of chocolate chips for that irresistible twist!

So there you have it—the ultimate Peanut Butter-Honey Banana Bread recipe, waiting for you in the comfort of your own kitchen! Bake with love and indulge in sweetness!

1. In the batter, combine half a cup of granulated sugar and half a cup of dark brown sugar.
2. Whisk together the mashed bananas, natural unsalted chunky peanut butter, honey, and vanilla with the sugars and melted butter.
3. Stir in half of the dry mixture and half of the milk, then repeat with the remaining dry ingredients and milk.
4. Slather the top of the cooled bread with the optional Honey Butter for a sweeter treat.

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