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?
Jenna says
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
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
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
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. 🙂
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Sarah L says
I like the Blueberry Peanut Smoothie since I like smoothies.
Thomas Murphy says
I like the Peanut Butter Pancakes
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-butter-pancakes/
AEKZ2 says
My favorite recipe is the Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies
Terry Cross says
Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies sound good
Amanda Sakovitz says
i like this recipe http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/fruit-napoleon/
Cori Westphal says
I love the sound of the Pacific Rim Chili! Yum!
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Geoff K says
The recipe for Peanut Mud Pie with Roasted Peanut Brittle looks amazingly good!
Annette says
I really like this recipe: Indonesian Prawn & Peanut Wrap
Tara Woods says
My favorite recipe is the peanut butter power bar.
Tracy Pryor says
I’d like to try the funky monkey muffins.
Sue J. says
I like the breakfast recipe called Peanut Butter Toasty!
kim says
My favorite recipe is Peanut Butter Power Bar
anita says
I like the Fruit Napoleon recipe.
Cheryl Reinhardt says
The Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookie
Rosanne says
Favorite recipe is for Cheery cherry cookies
CharityS says
Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/desserts/peanut-butter-and-banana-mousse/
Susan Smith says
I like the Peanut Butter Pancakes
Laurie Emerson says
The Funky Monkey Muffins would be loved by all for breakfast.
Sadie B. says
Cheery Cherry Cookies would be a hit at our house.
Theresa says
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!
MARIA simon says
Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters look like they would be delicious
Kimmy Ripley says
Ultra Peanut Butter Cookies sound delish!
Jill Myrick says
My favorite is the Peanut Butter and Fruit Stuffed French Toast recipe.
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Robin says
I would love to get the Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters.
Laura J says
Oh the Peanut Apple Toastie looks so yummy!!! We would love that one@!
Christina Sparks says
The Nutty Dutch Apple Dessert looks good
robyn donnelly says
I am going to try this bread out because it sounds perfect to me.
deana c says
My favorite recipe is the Funky Monkey Muffins.
Cynthia R says
The Fruit Napoleon breakfast looks yummy.
Diane Cooper says
The Funky Monkey Muffins sound amazing!
Stephanie says
The peanut butter pancakes sounds yummy
Tracy Melhinch says
The peanut butter chocolate cheesecake
Lacey Burd says
The Nutty Thai Chicken looks yummy!
Tina M says
i like Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake.
Shannon says
Masala Cutlets sound great to me.
wendy rozema says
I like the Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/
Jessamine D. says
The Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse looks delicious. 🙂
Sarah Hall says
I like the Funky Monkey Muffins. They look yummy.
Karen says
Love the: Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich
David Fultner says
I love the peanut butter pancakes recipe.. I will have to try that!
robyn donnelly says
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.
Becca says
The Peanut Butter & Fruit Stuffed French Toast looks sooo good!
Nicole C. says
My favorite is the Grilled Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich.
Barbara Montag says
I like the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe – thank you.
CR Williams says
My fave is the Festive Beef Bites with Peanut-Bourbon Sauce
Cheryl Abdelnour says
The Peanut Butter Power Bar looks really good and also filling.
Stacey A Smith says
I like the Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Laurie Nykaza says
Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal love to have this every morning.
Kristi says
The peanut butter pancakes sound really good!
Allicia says
The peanut butter and fruit stuffed french toast sounds delicious.
Daniel M says
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake sounds good
David Fultner says
http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/ I love anythjng with peanut butter.
Birdiebee says
The Peanut Butter Power Bars look and sound so amazing.
Maryann D. says
I love the recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Pound Cake.
Ellie W says
I like the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins.
joni says
The Mini Chicken and Peanut Kebabs look and sound yummy.
Melissa S says
My favorite recipe is the peanut powered breakfast cookie. My son could eat those while waiting for his bus.
Carolann Leibenguth says
Triple peanut butter for this house sounds delish.
Katy says
I love the sound of the PB French Toast http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-butter-fruit-stuffed-french-toast/
Georgette says
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).
neiddy says
I like the Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla recipe – http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/kid-friendly/peanut-butter-banana-quesadilla/
shelly peterson says
the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe sounds good.
Seyma Shabbir says
I love the Chili Peanut Popcorn, sounds spicy!
Kristen says
I’d like to try the Cottage Cookies recipe.
Lesley F says
the Peanut Parfait sounds good
Dandi D says
I would like to make the Funky Monkey Muffins.
Rita Spratlen says
I like the cheery cherry cookies and more.
Tari Lawson says
Peanut Butter Pancakes sound yummy to me.
Kelly says
The Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookie looks really yummy. Not that I have ever turned down a cookie but I LOVE peanut butter cookies 🙂
Jessica P. says
Chipotle-Orange & Peanut Chicken sounds great!!
Jeffrey says
My choice is for the Whole Wheat Pancakes with Peanut Butter and Blueberries, I love breakfast for dinner and this would hit the spot!
April says
I like the Peanut Banana Chip Brownies
Cindy says
Peanut butter in my oatmeal.
Mary Somerville says
The Peanut Butter and Banana Mousse sounds great.
Isabella T. says
The Get-Up-and-Go Peanut Crunch Bar sounds both delicious and fun.
Deborah Wellenstein says
I would LOVE the Peanut Mud Pie with Roasted Peanut Brittle.
cyndi f says
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
Elle says
The peanut apple toastie recipe looks good.
Kelly Minyard says
I want to try the African Chicken Stew!
shirley says
The Peanut Apple Toastie is one I would like to try.
Amanda Alvarado says
I’d like to try the Peanut Butter & Fruit Stuffed French Toast
Connie Lee says
The Fruit Napoleon sounds good for breakfast.
jenn giannetto says
the nutty dutch apple desert looks amazing to me
thuy vu says
I like the fruit napoleon
Margot C says
I often eat peanut butter for breakfast, I think I’ll try their Fruit Napoleon recipe
Leigh Anne Borders says
My son loves to make muffins with me so I am thinking the Funky Monkey is right up his alley!
Allison Downes says
Indonesian Prawn & Peanut Wrap recipe looks yummy to me!
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janetfaye says
I like Peanut Power Breakfast Cookie recipe.
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Cynthia C says
I like the recipe for Moroccan Peanuts
Isabella T. says
I would love to try making the Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake or the Chili Peanut Popcorn. Mmmm.
Janet W. says
My favorite recipe is the Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla and I’d love to try and make it for my grandsons!
Cheryl says
I would like to try the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins recipe.
Jennifer Rogers says
My favorites are the Peanut Power bar or the Peanut Butter Pancakes!! Yum!
Kelly D says
I like the Funky Monkey Muffins recipe.
Deb K says
Peanut Butter Piggies in a Pillow look so good!
David Fultner says
I like the Funky Monkey Muffins. I can not wait to try them
Marilyn Nawara says
The Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters look like they would be delicious — think I’m going to make these.
Kayte CookWatts says
Pacific Rim chili sounds amazing- peanut butter in chili is a stroke of mad genius.
Bethany says
What can I substitute for oats…my family are not fans…or can I omit them all together?
Nicole says
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
Bailey Dexter Parr says
Must try the Gluten Free peanut butter cookies, the recipe is so easy and they sound delish!!!!
Anne Marie Carter says
Hard to pick just one favorite recipe… I saved the Fruit Napolean, The Breakfast Cookies and the Bar recipes in my file.
BEAR says
PEANUTBUTTER BANANA BRED… YUMMMMMM
Dara Nix says
My favorite recipe is for the Crunchy Chutney Pork! I LOVE chutney and bet this tastes delicious!
latanya says
Get-Up-and-Go Peanut Crunch Bar
Marileyn R says
I gotta try making this Chipotle-Orange & Peanut Chicken
Margaret Smith says
Love this recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake
tammy shelton says
My favorite recipe is Ultra Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Natalie says
There is a great selection of recipes, and my favorite is the Crunchy Honey Peanut Chicken.
Madonna says
I like the peanut butter, strawberry and pineapple smoothie recipes. I love smoothies.
Endust says
You can’t go wrong with banana bread! The perfect early morning treat – Thanks for the recipes!
Betsy Barnes says
There are wonderful recipes for breakfast on that site, my favorite is the Peanut Parfait. It looks so yummy 🙂
mami2jcn says
I like the Peanut Pumpkin Muffins.
HS says
I like this recipe. http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/gluten-free/edamame-hummus/
HS says
For breakfast, I ike Peanut Powered Breakfast Cookies. http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/peanut-powered-breakfast-cookies/
Elena says
I like the Peanut Banana Chip Brownies
Julie Wood says
I like Peanut Butter Cookies and my favorite recipe is the Triple Peanut Butter Cookies.
steven weber says
I love the peanut butter pancakes recipe.. I will have to try that!
Lisa Brown says
I like the Funky Monkey Muffins t http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/power-your-breakfast/funky-monkey-muffins/