Buckeye Banana Bread
Buckeye Banana Bread is the ultimate treat for banana lovers! This delectable loaf combines the sweet flavors of ripe bananas with rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, making it a delightful indulgence for breakfast or dessert. With its moist texture and irresistible aroma, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it warm, toasted, or topped with extra peanut butter for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 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
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until slightly chunky.
- Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Gradually fold into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Gently swirl in peanut butter without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or additional chocolate chips. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.