Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist, wholesome quick bread featuring ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips for a perfect breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 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 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

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

# How-To 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.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Moist and Wholesome: Ripe bananas and oats create a dense, satisfying crumb.
  • Nutty and Sweet: The combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips is timeless and delicious.
  • Easy Preparation: A simple vegetarian bake that comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time.
02 -
  • Do Not Overmix: Stir the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid a tough loaf.
  • Doneness Test: A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs; if it is wet, the bread needs more time.
  • Cooling is Key: Allowing the bread to cool completely on a wire rack ensures it sets properly for clean slicing.
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