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Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

September 5, 2014 by Nicole

Fun Fact: The average child will eat more than 1500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before he/she graduates high school. 

If I have nothing else in my pantry, I have peanut butter. It is a budget-friendly staple for my family, how about yours? We may not usually consider having Peanut Butter for Breakfast, but think about it. Peanut butter is a natural, plant-based source of protein and more than 30 essential nutrients.

Weekday mornings can be hectic. Everyone is busy getting ready for work and school. But it’s important to make time for breakfast. Foods we can grab and go usually work best. My kids love for me to bake banana bread. I decided to put a more breakfast-y spin on my usual recipe by adding oats. Then I boosted the nutrition by adding peanut butter. I love peanut butter and banana sandwiches, so I think these 2 ingredients are a perfect match!

This is a fast recipe to put together. And it results is a peanut butter banana oat bread that is a delicious way for everyone to start their day.

Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats, not quick oats) *oats can easily be turned into oat flour using a blender if you prefer a less textured bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3-4 medium sized ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl (flour, oats, salt, sugars, baking soda) and stir until mixed well.

3. Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl (peanut butter, buttermilk, bananas, oil, eggs, vanilla) and mix well.

4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined.

5. Pour mixture into loaf pan, making sure the top layer is even.

6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or longer if needed. Bread will be done when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the bread loaf comes out clean. *Note: My bread was browning very quickly, so I loosely covered it with aluminum foil around the 45 minute mark.

Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Our bread is usually gone by the first day!

Do you eat peanut butter for breakfast? What is your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter? 

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  1. Jenna says

    January 15, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Yikes. This came out undercooked in the middle and nearly burnt around the edges. I’d say I’m an experienced baker and followed this recipe to a T. Sad!

    • Nicole says

      January 16, 2016 at 8:45 am

      I’m sorry to hear that, Jenna. My oven seems to cook slower than other people’s (or it seems like I notice that I sometimes bake things longer that recipes suggest). Every oven is different. I just write up recipes how they work for me. But I know it’s a disappointment when things don’t work out. I apologize. –Nicole

      • Jenna says

        January 16, 2016 at 8:59 am

        Definitely not your fault! The parts that were cooked through were tasty. I bet it’s something to do with my oven. I’ll try it again the next time I have extra bananas and will bake it in an 8×8 and have bars instead.

        • Nicole says

          January 16, 2016 at 1:54 pm

          I hope it works out! I really do know how it is to have things not bake properly with recipes I get online. (I’ve actually cried throwing away a cake I worked super hard on that didn’t cook properly.) LOL It’s funny now. But in the moment, I was very sad about my baking flop. 🙂

  2. Sarah L says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:56 pm

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  3. Sarah L says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I like the Blueberry Peanut Smoothie since I like smoothies.

  4. Thomas Murphy says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I like the Peanut Butter Pancakes
    http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-butter-pancakes/

  5. AEKZ2 says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    My favorite recipe is the Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies

  6. Terry Cross says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies sound good

  7. Amanda Sakovitz says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    i like this recipe http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/fruit-napoleon/

  8. Cori Westphal says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    I love the sound of the Pacific Rim Chili! Yum!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  9. Geoff K says

    September 30, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    The recipe for Peanut Mud Pie with Roasted Peanut Brittle looks amazingly good!

  10. Annette says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I really like this recipe: Indonesian Prawn & Peanut Wrap

  11. Tara Woods says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:55 am

    My favorite recipe is the peanut butter power bar.

  12. Tracy Pryor says

    September 30, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I’d like to try the funky monkey muffins.

  13. Sue J. says

    September 30, 2014 at 5:50 am

    I like the breakfast recipe called Peanut Butter Toasty!

  14. kim says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:44 am

    My favorite recipe is Peanut Butter Power Bar

  15. anita says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:18 am

    I like the Fruit Napoleon recipe.

  16. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:26 pm

    The Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookie

  17. Rosanne says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Favorite recipe is for Cheery cherry cookies

  18. CharityS says

    September 29, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse

    http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/desserts/peanut-butter-and-banana-mousse/

  19. Susan Smith says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I like the Peanut Butter Pancakes

  20. Laurie Emerson says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    The Funky Monkey Muffins would be loved by all for breakfast.

  21. Sadie B. says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Cheery Cherry Cookies would be a hit at our house.

  22. Theresa says

    September 28, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I like the Ultimate Peanut Butter cookies. I haven’t had a good PB cookie in a long time, so I really want to try this recipe!

  23. MARIA simon says

    September 28, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters look like they would be delicious

  24. Kimmy Ripley says

    September 28, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Ultra Peanut Butter Cookies sound delish!

  25. Jill Myrick says

    September 28, 2014 at 10:39 am

    My favorite is the Peanut Butter and Fruit Stuffed French Toast recipe.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  26. Robin says

    September 28, 2014 at 6:40 am

    I would love to get the Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters.

  27. Laura J says

    September 25, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Oh the Peanut Apple Toastie looks so yummy!!! We would love that one@!

  28. Christina Sparks says

    September 25, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    The Nutty Dutch Apple Dessert looks good

  29. robyn donnelly says

    September 25, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I am going to try this bread out because it sounds perfect to me.

  30. deana c says

    September 25, 2014 at 6:30 am

    My favorite recipe is the Funky Monkey Muffins.

  31. Cynthia R says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    The Fruit Napoleon breakfast looks yummy.

  32. Diane Cooper says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    The Funky Monkey Muffins sound amazing!

  33. Stephanie says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:21 am

    The peanut butter pancakes sounds yummy

  34. Tracy Melhinch says

    September 20, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    The peanut butter chocolate cheesecake

  35. Lacey Burd says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    The Nutty Thai Chicken looks yummy!

  36. Tina M says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    i like Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake.

  37. Shannon says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Masala Cutlets sound great to me.

  38. wendy rozema says

    September 18, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I like the Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies
    http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/

  39. Jessamine D. says

    September 17, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    The Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse looks delicious. 🙂

  40. Sarah Hall says

    September 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    I like the Funky Monkey Muffins. They look yummy.

  41. Karen says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Love the: Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich

  42. David Fultner says

    September 16, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    I love the peanut butter pancakes recipe.. I will have to try that!

  43. robyn donnelly says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I love peanut butter with everything and so does my oldest daughter. The peanut butter on pancakes is great. I have tried that and it’s awesome.

  44. Becca says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:30 am

    The Peanut Butter & Fruit Stuffed French Toast looks sooo good!

  45. Nicole C. says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:31 am

    My favorite is the Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich.

  46. Barbara Montag says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:14 am

    I like the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe – thank you.

  47. CR Williams says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    My fave is the Festive Beef Bites with Peanut-Bourbon Sauce

  48. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    September 14, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    The Peanut Butter Power Bar looks really good and also filling.

  49. Stacey A Smith says

    September 14, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    I like the Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal

  50. Laurie Nykaza says

    September 14, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal love to have this every morning.

  51. Kristi says

    September 14, 2014 at 12:44 am

    The peanut butter pancakes sound really good!

  52. Allicia says

    September 13, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    The peanut butter and fruit stuffed french toast sounds delicious.

  53. Daniel M says

    September 13, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake sounds good

  54. David Fultner says

    September 13, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/ I love anythjng with peanut butter.

  55. Birdiebee says

    September 13, 2014 at 11:15 am

    The Peanut Butter Power Bars look and sound so amazing.

  56. Maryann D. says

    September 12, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I love the recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Pound Cake.

  57. Ellie W says

    September 11, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I like the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins.

  58. joni says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:59 am

    The Mini Chicken and Peanut Kebabs look and sound yummy.

  59. Melissa S says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    My favorite recipe is the peanut powered breakfast cookie. My son could eat those while waiting for his bus.

  60. Carolann Leibenguth says

    September 10, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Triple peanut butter for this house sounds delish.

  61. Katy says

    September 10, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I love the sound of the PB French Toast http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-butter-fruit-stuffed-french-toast/

  62. Georgette says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:40 am

    The Ultra Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free). Also the Spring Oven-Roasted Nutty Vegetables (I think I renamed it, but it’s there with the gluten-free recipes).

  63. neiddy says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I like the Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla recipe – http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/kid-friendly/peanut-butter-banana-quesadilla/

  64. shelly peterson says

    September 9, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe sounds good.

  65. Seyma Shabbir says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I love the Chili Peanut Popcorn, sounds spicy!

  66. Kristen says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I’d like to try the Cottage Cookies recipe.

  67. Lesley F says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    the Peanut Parfait sounds good

  68. Dandi D says

    September 8, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I would like to make the Funky Monkey Muffins.

  69. Rita Spratlen says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I like the cheery cherry cookies and more.

  70. Tari Lawson says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Peanut Butter Pancakes sound yummy to me.

  71. Kelly says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    The Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookie looks really yummy. Not that I have ever turned down a cookie but I LOVE peanut butter cookies 🙂

  72. Jessica P. says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Chipotle-Orange & Peanut Chicken sounds great!!

  73. Jeffrey says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    My choice is for the Whole Wheat Pancakes with Peanut Butter and Blueberries, I love breakfast for dinner and this would hit the spot!

  74. April says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:34 am

    I like the Peanut Banana Chip Brownies

  75. Cindy says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Peanut butter in my oatmeal.

  76. Mary Somerville says

    September 7, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    The Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse sounds great.

  77. Isabella T. says

    September 7, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    The Get-Up-and-Go Peanut Crunch Bar sounds both delicious and fun.

  78. Deborah Wellenstein says

    September 7, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I would LOVE the Peanut Mud Pie with Roasted Peanut Brittle.

  79. cyndi f says

    September 7, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    There are some pretty amazing looking reciepes on that sight, but i love the ease of the Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters – Healthy Bites and how easy they would be to just grab and go, thank you so much

  80. Elle says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    The peanut apple toastie recipe looks good.

  81. Kelly Minyard says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I want to try the African Chicken Stew!

  82. shirley says

    September 6, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    The Peanut Apple Toastie is one I would like to try.

  83. Amanda Alvarado says

    September 6, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I’d like to try the Peanut Butter & Fruit Stuffed French Toast

  84. Connie Lee says

    September 6, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    The Fruit Napoleon sounds good for breakfast.

  85. jenn giannetto says

    September 6, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    the nutty dutch apple desert looks amazing to me

  86. thuy vu says

    September 6, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    I like the fruit napoleon

  87. Margot C says

    September 6, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I often eat peanut butter for breakfast, I think I’ll try their Fruit Napoleon recipe

  88. Leigh Anne Borders says

    September 6, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    My son loves to make muffins with me so I am thinking the Funky Monkey is right up his alley!

  89. Allison Downes says

    September 6, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Indonesian Prawn & Peanut Wrap recipe looks yummy to me!

    Thank you for the chance to win this.

  90. janetfaye says

    September 6, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I like Peanut Power Breakfast Cookie recipe.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  91. Cynthia C says

    September 6, 2014 at 9:05 am

    I like the recipe for Moroccan Peanuts

  92. Isabella T. says

    September 6, 2014 at 8:27 am

    I would love to try making the Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake or the Chili Peanut Popcorn. Mmmm.

  93. Janet W. says

    September 6, 2014 at 8:03 am

    My favorite recipe is the Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla and I’d love to try and make it for my grandsons!

  94. Cheryl says

    September 6, 2014 at 6:26 am

    I would like to try the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins recipe.

  95. Jennifer Rogers says

    September 6, 2014 at 5:37 am

    My favorites are the Peanut Power bar or the Peanut Butter Pancakes!! Yum!

  96. Kelly D says

    September 6, 2014 at 5:18 am

    I like the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe.

  97. Deb K says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Peanut Butter Piggies in a Pillow look so good!

  98. David Fultner says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I like the Funky Monkey Muffins. I can not wait to try them

  99. Marilyn Nawara says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    The Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters look like they would be delicious — think I’m going to make these.

  100. Kayte CookWatts says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Pacific Rim chili sounds amazing- peanut butter in chili is a stroke of mad genius.

  101. Bethany says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    What can I substitute for oats…my family are not fans…or can I omit them all together?

    • Nicole says

      September 6, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      You can omit the oats but you’ll have to put flour in its place. So, exchange the 1 cup of oats for 1 cup of all purpose flour. And then you will only need to use 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda. That should work. 🙂 Hope you enjoy! -Nicole

  102. Bailey Dexter Parr says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Must try the Gluten Free peanut butter cookies, the recipe is so easy and they sound delish!!!!

  103. Anne Marie Carter says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Hard to pick just one favorite recipe… I saved the Fruit Napolean, The Breakfast Cookies and the Bar recipes in my file.

  104. BEAR says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    PEANUTBUTTER BANANA BRED… YUMMMMMM

  105. Dara Nix says

    September 5, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    My favorite recipe is for the Crunchy Chutney Pork! I LOVE chutney and bet this tastes delicious!

  106. latanya says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Get-Up-and-Go Peanut Crunch Bar

  107. Marileyn R says

    September 5, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I gotta try making this Chipotle-Orange & Peanut Chicken

  108. Margaret Smith says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    Love this recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

  109. tammy shelton says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    My favorite recipe is Ultra Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

  110. Natalie says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    There is a great selection of recipes, and my favorite is the Crunchy Honey Peanut Chicken.

  111. Madonna says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I like the peanut butter, strawberry and pineapple smoothie recipes. I love smoothies.

  112. Endust says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    You can’t go wrong with banana bread! The perfect early morning treat – Thanks for the recipes!

  113. Betsy Barnes says

    September 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    There are wonderful recipes for breakfast on that site, my favorite is the Peanut Parfait. It looks so yummy 🙂

  114. mami2jcn says

    September 5, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I like the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins.

  115. HS says

    September 5, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I like this recipe. http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/gluten-free/edamame-hummus/

    • HS says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:31 am

      For breakfast, I ike Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies. http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/

  116. Elena says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I like the Peanut Banana Chip Brownies

  117. Julie Wood says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:14 am

    I like Peanut Butter Cookies and my favorite recipe is the Triple Peanut Butter Cookies.

  118. steven weber says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I love the peanut butter pancakes recipe.. I will have to try that!

  119. Lisa Brown says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I like the Funky Monkey Muffins t http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/funky-monkey-muffins/

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