Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread (Print version)

Moist quick bread with bananas, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 cup)
08 - ½ cup creamy peanut butter
09 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - ¼ cup neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

13 - ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
14 - ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
03 - In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain texture.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and peanuts, reserving a few for sprinkling on top if desired.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and peanuts.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Moist and hearty texture from mashed bananas and rolled oats.
  • Rich, nutty flavor profile using creamy peanut butter.
  • Simple one-pan cleanup and easy-to-follow steps.
  • Packed with 6g of protein per slice for a wholesome treat.
02 -
  • For extra flavor, swirl in 2 tablespoons of additional peanut butter on top before baking.
  • Always use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture content.
  • Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack to ensure the cleanest slices.
  • Check chocolate chip packaging carefully if managing dairy or nut allergies.
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