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If banana bread ever decided to dress up like dessert, this would be it. You’ve got creamy peanut butter, deep cocoa flavor, sweet ripe bananas, and melty chocolate vibes all baked into a soft, tender loaf. It’s indulgent without being fussy — the kind of quick bread that disappears slice by slice before it ever fully cools. Here’s a fresh take on how to make it.

Ingredients

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For the loaf

1/3 cup peanut butter, gently warmed until pourable
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Banana slices for topping (optional)

For the peanut butter finish

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (use regular shelf-stable peanut butter for best texture)

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Instructions

Prepare your pan: Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper so the bread lifts out easily after baking.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the warmed peanut butter, sugar, mashed bananas, oil, and eggs until smooth and glossy.
Add flavor and structure: Stir in the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla until evenly blended. Fold in the flour last, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.
Transfer to the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Arrange banana slices across the top if you want a decorative finish.
Bake: Place in the oven and bake for about 55 minutes. The loaf is ready when a knife or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool: Let the bread rest in the pan briefly, then move it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool for about 20 minutes before adding the drizzle.
Make the peanut butter drizzle: Warm the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth and fluid. If needed, heat in short bursts until it reaches a pourable consistency.
Finish and serve: Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the loaf. Slice and enjoy while slightly warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Desserts