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This moist and gluten-free Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread is an easy breakfast recipe made with chocolate chips, almond flour, and maple syrup! It’s simple and the best for busy mornings or as an afternoon snack!
Video: let’s make peanut butter banana bread!
If you don’t know by now, you’re about to find out that I’m a total sucker for banana bread. My blog can probably tell you that, as there are countless recipes perfect for using up overripe bananas!
Growing up, it was always a special treat when my mom would bring banana bread or banana muffins home from our local bakery. I’ve always loved them and am slowly but surely working on my folder of straight banana bread recipes!
One thing that I love about peanut butter banana bread is the combination fo sweet and salty. That is my favorite flavor combination and one that I try to create as often as possible! This recipe achieves that with chocolate chips, peanuts, and sea salt. Let’s just say this is probably my favorite variation to date!
This loaf of bread is completely gluten-free, is super moist, and is filled with incredible flavor. You’re going to love it!
Peanut butter banana bread ingredients
Healthy peanut butter banana bread uses two sets of ingredients: wet and dry. We’ll mix them separately and then add them together to ensure that everything is incorporated as well as possible. Many of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry, so gather them up and let’s make some banana bread!
Wet Ingredients
- Bananas (should be overripe)
- Natural peanut butter
- Maple syrup
- Eggs
- Vanilla
Dry Ingredients
- Almond flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Dairy-Free chips)
- Toppings: Crushed peanuts and sea salt
Tools needed to make this healthy bread
You’ll only need a select number of tools for this recipe, which is great for clean up purposes! The smaller the mess, the better the recipe. Right?!
- Bread pan
- Parchment paper
- Nonstick spray
- 2 large mixing bowls
- Stirring utensil
- Potato masher (optional)
- Measuring cups: 1/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup
How to make healthy peanut butter banana bread
If you’ve ever baked something, whether it be simple box brownies or complex snickerdoodles, you’ll be able to make this banana bread. It’s so easy you could probably do it with your eyes closed! Prep will only require about 10 minutes, and from there it’s smooth sailing (or… baking).
To begin making your own healthy bread, start by preheating the oven to 350F so that it can heat up while you create the batter.
Then, prepare a loaf pan with either parchment paper or nonstick spray. By cutting a little piece of parchment paper, throwing it into the bottom of the pan, and spraying it with nonstick spray, your banana bread will easily come right out of the dish. Leave little “wings” on the side of the paper so that you can pull the loaf right out! Take a look at the video above to see this in action.
In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas. They should be completely mushy, and you’ll want to avoid leaving clumps behind. I like to use a potato masher for this.
Once the bananas are mashed, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until completely combined.
Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Once everything is mixed, pour the batter into the loaf pan. Top with chocolate chips and crushed peanuts for an extra tasty result!
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
And there you go! Easy, healthy banana bread that’s made with peanut butter and other wholesome ingredients. It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a post dinner dessert!
Healthier ingredients for a nutrient-rich dessert
This banana bread features many ingredients that I love to use in my baked goods. All are healthier, less-processed options that supply many nutrients including potassium, fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and more.
Bananas
It will come as no surprise, but the bananas in this recipe supply so many nutrients and really help to make this a healthy snack! You’ll get a sweet serving of potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C in each bite.
Tip: The darker the peel, the sweeter the banana! We’ll want these super ripe for our bread.
Natural peanut butter
Peanut butter is always one of those ingredients where it’s worth it to go organic or all-natural. The other stuff is packed with preservatives, so the extra dollar for organic is worth it. This ingredient supplies the bread with zinc, magnesium, and lots of protein!
Tip: The brands from Trader Joes and Whole Foods are my favorite.
Maple syrup
My go-to sweetener, maple syrup supplies the best dash of sweetness. It’s not overpowering at all. It’s my favorite way to give my recipes a touch of natural sugar!
Almond flour
Almond flour is great alternative to all-purpose flour. It’s more nutrient-rich and just so happens to work perfectly when making banana bread!
Dairy-free chocolate chips
Finally, I like to stick with dairy-free chocolate chips in my recipe. It usually means I’m using dark chocolate, and I’m okay with that! You can feel free to use your favorite type.
Ingredient substitution options
There are a number of ingredietns that can be substituted throughout this recipe if need be. This list comes in handy if you find yourself missing an ingredient or simply wanting to use something else.
- Peanut butter: Peanut butter can be substituted with any nut butter, as well as nut-free alternatives like sunflower seed butter. These can be used at a 1:1 ratio.
- Maple syrup: If you don’t want to use maple syrup, feel free to use honey or molasses instead. Start with a smaller amount than what’s called for of maple syrup, and just add to taste.
- Eggs: For a vegan bread recipe, substitute the eggs with 1/4 cup of applesauce each. You can also create chia seed “eggs” by mixing 1 tbsp of seeds with 3 tbsp of water. Allow it to form a gel-like consistency before adding to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
- Chocolate chips: Finally, chocolate chips can be omitted or substituted with anything you’d like. You can use peanut butter chips, caramel chips, etc. You name it, and it’ll probably work!
How to store banana bread
This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keep it sealed in an airtight container.
Alternatively, it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Again, be sure to use an airtight container.
If you’d like to save this bread for later use, it can be frozen for up to 3 months. I like to freeze a batch every now and again so that I have something on deck when I get a craving for something sweet!
Some more bread-y recipes to try
If you loved this chocolate peanut butter banana bread (which I hope you did!), here are some more bread ideas that you can try!
- S’mores Banana Bread
- Paleo Pumpkin Bread
- Healthy Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Healthy Whole Wheat Blueberry Bread
- Carrot Cake Banana Bread
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This moist and gluten-free Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread is an easy breakfast recipe made with chocolate chips, almond flour, and maple syrup! It’s simple and the best for busy mornings or as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
- 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed (or 3 small)
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used enjoy-life dairy-free)
- Crushed peanuts + sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a loaf pan with either parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until completely combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour into loaf pan and add peanuts and extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze.
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Tabitha Schilson says
Such a simple yet delicious recipe! Approved by my husband and 2 year old!
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Erin says
Hi Tabitha, so glad all 3 of you enjoyed it!!
Katie says
This is one of the best banana bread recipes I’ve ever tried! I used PB2 instead of regular peanut butter and sf maple syrup instead of regular! It tasted exactly the same! I would make this 100 times over if I could
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Erin says
Hi Katie, so glad you loved it and made it your own!
Jen says
Another favorite dessert! I subbed the eggs and used the chia seed gel to keep it vegan. One of my favorite banana bread recipes! I love the peanut butter and banana combo!
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Erin says
Hi Jen, so glad you loved it and made it your own!
Adele says
10/5 stars!!! This is THE best banana bread. Don’t even bother making anything other banana bread! I brought some in for my banana bread-obsessed coworker and she said it was the best she’d ever had- win!! Make this make this make this!!!
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Erin says
Hi Adele, so glad you loved it so much! Thanks for sharing!
Emma says
Very simple recipe for a great banana bread!
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Erin says
Hi Emma, so glad you loved it! 🙂
Ashley M says
So yummy is hardly made it from the pan to the Tupperware! We substituted Almond Butter and it turned out fine.
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Erin says
Hi Ashley, so glad you enjoyed it and great sub! Thanks for sharing!!
Taylor says
SO GOOD! I made the batter, put it in the pan only to realize my oven I thought was preheated was actually broken. So, I saved the batter until my oven was fixed the next day and let me tell you, it was worth the wait! Will definitely be making again!
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Erin says
Hi Taylor, so glad you got your oven fixed and enjoyed the bread!
Natalie Austin says
I made this tonight, and my husband said this was the best banana bread he has ever had, and he is picky when it comes to banana bread. I will definitely be making this again!
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Erin says
Hi Natalie, I am thrilled you both loved it so much! 🙂
Julia Eisenberg says
I have made this several times and it is always so good!!!
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Erin says
Hi Julia, so happy you enjoyed it so much!! 🙂
Allison says
Make this recipe twice a month because its so easy and I always have the ingredients on hand. So good!
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Erin says
Hi Allison, I am so happy you love it!
Emma says
I made this banana bread and it was delicious! Perfect amount of sweet and salty – peanut butter makes everything better !! I even added a peanut butter swirl on top of the bread and it was to die for. Can’t wait to make again!
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Erin says
Hi Emma, so happy you love it and great idea with the swirl!!
Jill K says
Deliciousness. PB, banana, and chocolate, this is my favorite banana bread recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Jill! So glad you loved it!
Court says
This banana bread was incredible! Making everyone in my household happy is not an easy task, but this nailed it! I also loved not having to wash a ton of dishes after making it. I would definitely recommend trying this recipe, and I’ll be making it again ASAP!
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Erin says
Hi Court, so glad everyone loves it! 🙂
Christie says
I have this in the oven while my kiddo is doing remote learning. Thanks for all your delicious, healthy recipes. My five year old can enjoy wholesome foods that also taste great!
Erin says
Hi Christie, ah that makes me so happy! I’m so glad you both enjoy my recipes and hope online learning is going well!
Judy says
Hi Erin, can we use frozen bananas in this recipe?
Erin says
Hi Judy, that should work, but I’d probably thaw them first so they don’t bake from frozen. Let me know how the bread comes out!
Ayesha Shaikh says
This recipe is insane! So moist, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Jamie Steinberg says
My family flipped over this! It was gone in a day! This is our new go-to recipe!
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Erin says
Hi Jamie, I’m thrilled your family loved the bread and it didn’t last long! Hope you made another one! 🙂
Jenessa says
So easy and SO RIDICULOUSLY good! Always make this one again and again 🙂
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Erin says
Hi Jenessa, thank you so much for the kind words and so happy you love the bread!!
Bridget says
Sooo good and easy!! Thanks Erin!!
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Erin says
Hi Bridget! So happy you enjoy the banana bread!
Morgan C says
This recipe was amazing and so incredibly MOIST. WOW! We baked ours in a bundt pan and almost ate the whole thing in one sitting. People could not even believe there was no sugar. Highly recommend!
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Erin says
Hi Morgan, thank you so much for your kind words!! I am so happy everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Irie says
Can I sub coconut flour?
Erin says
Hi Irie, yes, you can use a different flour. Before you bake just be sure to check the ratio because some flours are not a 1:1 ratio. Let me know what flour you use and how it comes out!Â