Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread

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THE RECIPE

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (about 8 ounces) mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)

• 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) light brown sugar

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) melted butter or oil (see note)

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream

• 1/2 cup (4.5 ounces) peanut butter (see note)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups (7.5 ounces) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) For dark-coated pans, reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9X5-inch loaf pan. You can also line the bottom with parchment paper (with overhangs on the long edges) for easy removal.

2. In a large bowl, add the bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter or oil, sour cream, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.

3. Add the flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips (if using) and stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Don't over mix.

4. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs (but not wet batter).

5. Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes. Gently remove from pan to a cooling rack to cool completely. (The peanut butter flavor of this bread is better when the bread is cool - or even the next day.)