Save A moist, wholesome quick bread featuring ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and melty chocolate chips—a perfect treat for breakfast or snacking. This Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread combines favorite pantry staples into a delicious, golden loaf that is as nutritious as it is indulgent.
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This easy, one-loaf recipe is the ultimate solution for overripe bananas. By mixing creamy peanut butter with hearty oats, you create a bread that is satisfying enough for a busy morning but sweet enough to serve as a dessert. The addition of semisweet chocolate chips adds a rich, melty contrast to the nutty flavor profile.
Ingredients
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- Dry Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Wet Ingredients: 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed), ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter, ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar (packed), ¼ cup (60 ml) neutral oil, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Add-ins: ¾ cup (130 g) semisweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup (25 g) chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Step 2
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Step 3
- In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 4
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
- Step 5
- Fold in chocolate chips and peanuts, reserving a few for sprinkling on top if desired.
- Step 6
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and peanuts.
- Step 7
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Step 8
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To ensure a moist loaf, be careful not to overmix the batter once you combine the wet and dry ingredients. Use a spatula and fold until the flour streaks just disappear. For the best flavor, make sure your bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots.
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Varianten und Anpassungen
If you have a nut allergy, you can substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit the chopped peanuts. You can also swap the semisweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chunks or add a handful of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Serviervorschläge
Enjoy a warm slice as a cozy breakfast or a midday snack. Store any leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the loaf for up to 2 months. It tastes wonderful toasted with a small smear of butter or extra peanut butter.
Save This Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bread is a versatile and delicious addition to any kitchen. With its perfect balance of wholesome oats and indulgent chocolate, it is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use natural peanut butter instead of creamy?
Natural peanut butter works well, though it may make the bread slightly denser. Stir it thoroughly before measuring to incorporate any separated oils.
- → How do I know when the bread is done baking?
Insert a toothpick into the center—it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. The top should be golden brown and firm to the touch.
- → Can I make this banana bread dairy-free?
Yes! Use dairy-free chocolate chips and ensure your oil is plant-based. The bread is naturally dairy-free otherwise.
- → Should I use quick oats or old-fashioned rolled oats?
Old-fashioned rolled oats provide better texture and heartiness. Quick oats may make the bread slightly denser but will still work in a pinch.
- → How ripe should the bananas be?
The riper the better! Bananas with plenty of brown spots offer the sweetest flavor and softest texture, ideal for mashing into the batter.
- → Can I freeze this banana bread?
Absolutely! Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave.
