This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a healthy, tasty breakfast made with swirls of creamy natural peanut butter. Enjoy a thick slice of peanut butter banana bread with a cup of coffee or milk.
This recipe can be made refined sugar-free with coconut sugar or maple syrup and uses melted coconut oil for healthy fats. For extra sweetness and a peanut butter chocolate flavor combo, toss in some dark chocolate chunks! Finally, add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a finishing touch.
Why You'll Love This Healthy PB Swirl Banana Bread!
There's nothing better than a make ahead breakfast. One of my favorite things about homemade banana bread is that you can wake up and grab a slice in the mornings without having to think about what to make for breakfast! Any peanut butter lovers are going to swoon over this healthy loaf swirled with creamy peanut butter.
Another reason to love this healthy banana bread recipe is that it's made with staple ingredients you should already have on hand. Want to learn how to better stock your pantry with the essentials? Get my free baking staples checklist here.
A Soft, Nutty Banana Loaf That Tastes Good and Is Good For You Too!
This healthier pb banana bread is made with all-natural peanut butter, natural sweeteners like coconut sugar and healthy fats from melted organic coconut oil. Not only does this loaf tastes amazing, it's good for you too! Plus, the greek yogurt adds some protein to this banana bread too!
I love to make healthier baked goods when I can. Although this recipe is lightened up, it does not compromise on flavor! You're going to love how the peanut butter adds a rich and nutty flavor.
How To Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread:
You don't even need a mixer to make this recipe! To a mixing bowl, add the mashed banana, peanut butter, coconut sugar, eggs, greek yogurt and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
Next, add the dry ingredients like flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir until just combined and lastly add in the melted coconut oil and dark chocolate chunks.
Waiting to add the coconut oil until the end ensures it stays liquid. If you add melted coconut oil to cold ingredients, it will re-harden.
Pour the banana bread batter into a greased loaf pan and bake until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean or with little crumbs.
Everything You'll Need
Peanut Butter Banana Bread:
- Ripe Bananas
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut Sugar
- Eggs
- Greek Yogurt
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Melted Coconut Oil
- Dark Chocolate Chips
Need to make a substitution?
No Peanut Butter?
Use your favorite nut or seed butter in this loaf. Almond, cashew or sunflower butter will work!
No Greek Yogurt?
Sour cream is a great substitute for greek yogurt in muffin and bread recipes.
Sub for Coconut Oil?
Avocado, olive, canola or vegetable oil make a good substitute for coconut oil in this recipe.
More Muffin and Bread Recipes:
- Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Cinnamon Pear Oat Muffins
- Moist Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
- Maple Bacon Pecan Banana Muffins
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PrintPeanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a healthy, tasty breakfast made with swirls of creamy natural peanut butter. Enjoy a thick slice of peanut butter banana bread with a cup of coffee or milk.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 small ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut sugar*
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½-¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, peanut butter, coconut sugar, eggs, greek yogurt and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and stir baking soda into the flour before partially mixing ingredients. Don't over-mix in this step because we still have to add two more ingredients to the batter!
- Add melted coconut oil and dark chocolate chips to mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
- Grease a nonstick loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour in banana bread mixture and swirl extra peanut butter on top using a butter knife. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon if desired.
- Bake at 425F for 5 minutes and then reduce oven temperature to 350F and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with little crumbs.
Notes
No coconut sugar? You can use brown sugar instead. Pure maple syrup could also work!
Why bake at 425F for 5 minutes first? This baking technique helps you get a taller round dome shape on the top of the banana bread and create the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 384.25kcal
- Sugar: 19.31g
- Sodium: 186.4mg
- Fat: 18.59g
- Saturated Fat: 9.72g
- Carbohydrates: 47.73g
- Fiber: 3.26g
- Protein: 9.05g
- Cholesterol: 38.97mg
Keywords: peanut butter banana bread, peanut butter swirl, healthy banana bread, peanut butter loaf bread
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