Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
2. Add the peanut butter, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
2. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

5. Bake the Banana Bread:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and Serve:

1. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
2. Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Slice and serve the chocolate peanut butter banana bread, and enjoy!

Tips:

• For extra peanut butter flavor, you can swirl in some additional peanut butter into the batter before baking.
• If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar to 3/4 cup.
• Store any leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a delicious and indulgent treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The combination of flavors is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!