Peanut Butter Banana Bread
A high-protein and satiating loaf that utilizes pantry staples. This budget-friendly recipe uses overripe bananas and Duke’s mayonnaise to ensure a moist texture and a dense, filling crumb.
Ingredients
The Wet Base
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup Jif creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Duke’s mayonnaise
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp water plus 1 tbsp on standby
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium bananas approx. 80% black, mashed to a liquid
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
The Dry Lift
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a glass loaf pan thoroughly.Emulsify (Hand Mixer): In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the melted butter, peanut butter, mayonnaise, sugar, eggs, and 1 tbsp water on medium speed until pale and creamy.Combine Liquids: Add the liquid mashed bananas, vanilla, and lemon juice to the wet base. Mix until fully combined.Fold (Manual): Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet base until no white streaks remain.The Audit: Check the batter consistency. If it is too stiff to "drop" from the spatula, fold in your 1 tbsp standby water now.The Score: Pour the batter into the glass pan. Use a knife to draw a shallow line down the center lengthwise to encourage an even rise.Bake: Bake for 60 minutes at 350°F.The Tent (Audit): At the 45-minute mark, check the loaf. Tent loosely with tinfoil to prevent the top from over-browning while the center finishes.Cool: Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely for the best slicing texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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