Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist, wholesome banana bread packed with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips for a satisfying breakfast treat.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ 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

→ Mix-ins

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
05 - Fold chocolate chips and peanuts into the batter, reserving a few pieces to sprinkle on top if desired.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips and peanuts over the top.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of bread that tastes indulgent but actually contains wholesome oats and bananas, so you can eat it guilt-free.
  • One loaf feeds your whole week and tastes just as good on day three as it does fresh from the oven.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work, making it perfect for busy mornings when you want to feel accomplished.
02 -
  • Banana bread is forgiving, but overmixing the batter will make it dense and heavy—I've done this more than once by getting too enthusiastic, and it completely changes the texture.
  • The toothpick test is your friend; pulling it out with a few moist crumbs means you've nailed the baking time perfectly, while pulling it out totally clean means your bread might start drying out as it cools.
03 -
  • A damp toothpick works better than a dry one for the doneness test because it shows moisture more clearly and won't stick to the crumbs.
  • If you love extra peanut butter flavor, don't be shy about drizzling a little over each slice after toasting it—it melts beautifully and takes the whole experience up a notch.
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