Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe
This Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with moist, sweet banana bread. It features a beautiful jelly swirl throughout the loaf, creating a marbled effect and bursting with fruity sweetness in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Jelly Swirl:
- 1/4 cup jelly or jam (grape, strawberry, or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the creamy peanut butter, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Layer the Batter and Jelly: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Dollop teaspoons of jelly across the batter in several spots. Using the tip of a butter knife or a toothpick, gently swirl the jelly through the batter to create distinct, beautiful streaks without fully blending the jelly into the batter.
- Add the Second Layer: Pour the remaining batter over the jelly layer and smooth it evenly with a spatula. Repeat the process of dolloping jelly on top and swirling it gently to create additional marbled jelly patterns throughout the bread.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. Once baked, allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas as they add natural sweetness and moisture to the bread.
- Choose your favorite jelly flavor; grape or strawberry work beautifully.
- Be careful not to over-swirl the jelly, or it will mix into the batter and lose the marbled effect.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
- You can add chopped nuts for extra texture if desired.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Banana Bread, Jelly Swirl Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Sweet Breakfast Bread
