Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Start to finish: 1 hr | Serving size: 2.2 ounces (1 slice)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups coarsely mashed bananas (about 3 or 4)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine flours, peanuts, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
2. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add sugar; beat until creamy. Add peanut butter, oil and vanilla extract; beat well. Add banana, beat 1 minute.
3. Stir in dry ingredients until blended.
4. Spray two 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.
5. Divide batter equally between pans; tap on counter to settle batter.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
8. Turn out onto rack; cool completely.
9. Slice 32 slices when cool.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 212 Calories from Fat: 81 Fat: 9g Trans fats: 0g Cholesterol: 23mg Carbohydrate: 29g Protein: 5g Fiber: 2g Sodium: 253mg

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Peanut Board