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Add extra flavor to your favorite bread recipe with this Salted Peanut Butter Banana Bread number. Made with healthier ingredients and ready to enjoy in under an hour!
Easy and delicious banana bread with peanut butter
Do you know what’s better than banana bread? I’ll tell you. Salted peanut butter banana bread, that’s what! And today, I’m showing you how to make it with this easy 7-step recipe that includes a delicious peanut butter and powdered sugar glaze.
And if that didn’t convince you, the ingredients might. Read on to learn how we’re skipping the granulated sugar and traditional all-purpose flour in favor of healthier ingredients that sneak in added nutrients and protein!
Ingredients in this peanut butter and banana bread
Peanut butter banana bread is made with two sets of ingredients: those for the batter, and those for the glaze. To make the batter, you will need standard items like eggs, bananas, flour, and sugar. The glaze uses only 3 ingredients! We’ll finish off the bread with a flake salt sprinkling that completely upgrades the flavor.
Batter:
- Bananas: First up for the batter? Bananas, of course! You will need 3 large ripe bananas for this recipe. For best results, the skins should be pretty brown.
- Eggs: 2 eggs will be used to help achieve the correct texture.
- Peanut butter: 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter is going to thicken up the batter and provide an absolutely delicious flavor.
- Coconut oil: 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil is up next! Use a refined version to ensure that your bread doesn’t have any coconut flavor.
- Vanilla: Every baked treat needs vanilla! Use 1 tsp.
- Oat flour: Next up is the oat flour. About 1 3/4 cup should do the trick. Keep the measurements accurate for the best bread texture.
- Baking powder: To help the bread bake properly, use 1 tsp of baking powder.
- Coconut sugar: Then, add some sweet flavor with 1/2 cup of coconut sugar!
- Salt: Finally, finish off the batter with 1/2 tsp of salt.
Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: The glaze is made with a base consisting of 1 cup of powdered sugar.
- Peanut butter: Then, 1/4 cup of natural peanut butter thickens it up and creates a yummy flavor!
- Milk: Add milk until the glaze reaches the desired consistency. You will likely just need a splash or two.
- Flake salt: Sprinkle some flake salt on top of the bread to complete the salted peanut butter flavor.
Kitchen tools you’ll need to make this recipe
To make this salted peanut butter banana bread, you will need about 5 kitchen tools in addition to a variety of measuring cup sizes.
- 9×4 inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Potato masher or fork
- Whisk
- Medium bowl
To measure out ingredients, you will need 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1 cup sized measuring cups:
How to make salted peanut butter banana bread
Salted peanut butter banana bread comes together in just under an hour including baking time.
To begin, preheat the oven to 350ยฐF and grease a 9×4 inch loaf pan.
Then, in a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. A potato masher works really well here, but you can also use a fork! Once smooth, whisk in the eggs, peanut butter, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
Then, use a medium sized bowl to combine the oat flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool completely.
While the bread cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and milk.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and sprinkle with flake salt.
How this recipe is healthier
As with all of my recipes (especially baked goods!), I snuck ingredients into this bread that are as healthy as possible. These items were used in place of traditional baking ingredients and work to add extra nutrients to the bread!
Peanut Butter
First, I used natural peanut butter. I am a huge advocate for always using natural versions because it tastes delicious and avoids unnecessary added chemicals! You can also use natural almond or cashew butter.
Coconut oil
Next, coconut oil was used in place of vegetable or canola oil. It’s a much cleaner alternative and doesn’t create a coconut flavor (unless using unrefined coconut oil).
Oat flour
I skipped the regular all-purpose flour in favor of oat flour, a version with a bit of added protein and extra nutrients too!
Coconut sugar
Last but not least, coconut sugar is one of the easiest ingredients to use in baked goods because it substitutes granulated sugar at a 1:1 ratio. It tastes great too! You’ll love it in this peanut butter banana bread.
Storing leftovers
Storing banana bread couldn’t be easier, because all you have to do is cover it and leave it on the counter! You can place it in the refrigerator if you wish, but it may cause the bread to dry out a bit. For best results, I recommend placing it in an airtight container and just leaving it on the counter at room temperature! Enjoy within about 3-4 days.
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
Bread recipes are a favorite because they pass as an acceptable breakfast food as much as they do a dessert! Here are some more delicious flavors to try.
- Maple Pecan Yogurt Bread
- Healthy Apple Bread Recipe
- Paleo Pumpkin Bread
- Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread
All recipes by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Sierra Inn
Salted Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Add extra flavor to your favorite bread recipe with this Salted Peanut Butter Banana Bread number. Made with healthier ingredients and ready to enjoy in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- splash of milk until desired consistency
- *flake salt for sprinkling*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease at 9×4 bread loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in eggs, peanut butter, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together oat flour, baking powder, coconut sugar, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients into wet and mix until just combined.
- Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- While cooling, make glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and milk.
- Drizzle over cooled loaf and sprinkle with flake salt.
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Grace says
What is a โcupโ measurement, please?
Erin says
Hi Grace, a cup is one measuring cup measurement. Hope this helps!!
Holly Magnani says
Just made this and loved it! I brought it to work and 3 coworkers asked me for the recipe. Definitely a keeper!
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Erin says
Hi Holly, so happy you all enjoyed it so much!! ๐
Amy says
Hi Erin, can I substitute the oat flour for either gf or almond?
Erin says
Hi Amy, I haven’t tested this, but gf flour would be best. Almond is not an even exchange. Let me know how it comes out for you!
Jillian says
What can you substitute for eggs in this recipe to make it vegan?
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Erin says
Hi Jillian, you could try a flax egg! Let me know how it comes out!
Whitt says
Soooo good! Will definitely be making this again.
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Erin says
Hi Whitt, so glad you loved it!
Mary says
Q: can I change the coconut sugar for brown sugar? I donโt hace coconut sugar in my country ๐ข
Erin says
Hi Mary, yep that should be fine! Let me know how your bread comes out!
Maria Morales says
Hi! Question, do I need to refrigerate?
Erin says
Hi Maria, towards the end of the recipe I say you can cover it and leave it on the counter. If you do refrigerate it, it may cause the bread to dry out a bit. Hope this helps!!
Lindsey K says
Made as meal prep for my husbands breakfast, did not disappoint!
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Erin says
Hi Lindsey, so glad you both loved it!!
Rachel Bennish says
This was heavenly!! Loved the peanut drizzle
Erin says
Hi Rachel, so glad you loved it!! ๐
Lauren Matus says
Absolutely delicious! Plus the house smelled amazing while it was baking!
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Erin says
Hi Lauren, so glad you enjoyed it! ๐
Madi says
Yum this looks delicious! I donโt have a loaf pan, do you have a baking time suggestions if I make these into muffins?
Madi says
I ended up baking them at 375ยฐ for 25 minutes and they turned out perfectly!! The recipe made 12 muffins
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Erin says
Hi Madi, thanks for sharing! So happy they came out so well for you!!
Dawn says
Literally just took my first bite and had to write a review. I have been putting peanut butter on bananas as a snack for years~ canโt believe I never thought to put them together in a bread๐ฏ This recipe is absolutely delicious! Plus the added bonus of sweet and salty puts it over the top! I canโt imagine making any other type of banana bread again๐ Thanks Erin!!
Erin says
Hi Dawn, so happy you loved it so much!!
Tori says
This was seriously incredible. I make a ton of ELW recipes and I have my favorites. This is EASILY #1!
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Erin says
Hi Tori, so happy you loved it!!
Lynn S says
This was truly an excellent banana bread all on its own, but then the peanut butter glaze took it to the next level!! Followed the recipe exactly. My first time using oat flour too. Texture was amazing. This went straight into my favorites folder.
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Erin says
Hi Lynn, so happy you loved it so much! ๐
Didi Hassan says
Can I substitute another flour for oat flour? Would a GF flour blend work or even almond flour assuming there would be different measurements.
Erin says
Hi Didi, yes, you could use a 1:1 gf flour. I have not tested the ratio, but I think it would be similar. Let me know how it comes out for you!
Allison says
My family really liked this one! I had to make a few tweaks (substituted coconut oil for canola oil & coconut sugar for agave nectar). I also added 2 cups of homemade oat flour instead because I used liquid sweetener. It still turned out great, thank you for recipe ๐
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Erin says
Hi Allison, so happy you all loved it and made it your own! ๐
Peggy Nations says
This banana bread is the bomb. Every person in my family LOVED it!!! Everyone should drop everything and make it today!
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Erin says
Hi Peggy, so happy it was a hit! ๐
Alison Burns says
I made this and only had 2 bananas but used 3/4 cup greek yogurt as a replacement also added white choc chips and on top of the glaze I added cream cheese frosting – UNREAL flavor bomb. Love it!!
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Erin says
Hi Alison, so happy you loved it and made it your own! Thanks for sharing! ๐
Krissy B says
Egg allergy. I cannot use eggs, what can I use instead??? Any suggestions?
Erin says
Hi Krissy, you can try a flax egg! Let me know how it comes out!!
Kate says
This bread is straight out of my (gluten free) dreams and I honestly don’t know what’s going to stop me from making it every week. I feel like I’m eating a decadent cake but I know exactly what ingredients have gone into it and I feel good about it too. I easily made my own flour and everything came together so well. You’re missing out by not making this!
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Erin says
Hi Kate, so happy you loved it so much! ๐
Olivia says
This tasted amazing! Thanks for another great recipe, Erin! I love the peanut butter flavor. Mine came out really flat and dense though, do you have any tips on making it as fluffy as yours next time? My baking powder was brand new, Iโm not sure where I went wrong!
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Erin says
Hi Olivia, hmm, good check on the baking powder. I’m not quite sure what caused that for you. So sorry!
Haley says
Delicious!
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Erin says
Hi Haley, so glad you enjoyed it!!