Buckeye Banana Bread
Buckeye Banana Bread is a deliciously moist twist on traditional banana bread, featuring the delightful combination of ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a comforting treat everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just blended.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits for different flavors. For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or drizzle peanut butter on top before baking.