Vegan Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Recipe
Oh honey, if banana bread had a soulmate, it would absolutely be peanut butter—rich, creamy, a little nutty, just like us before caffeine. This Vegan Banana Bread with Peanut Butter is moist, flavorful, and the ultimate power couple of breakfast treats. Forget your ex and that overpriced brunch; this loaf has all the love and none of the drama. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, and full of plant-based protein, because you’re clearly thriving (or trying your best). Grab those ripe bananas and that jar of peanut butter—you know, the one you hide from the kids. Let’s bake something dangerously comforting.
Vegan Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Recipe
Moist vegan banana bread infused with rich peanut butter flavor—perfect for breakfast, snack, or emotionally snacking while “working from home.”
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed, approx. 1¼ cups
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter creamy or chunky—choose your fighter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup almond milk or any plant milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line loaf pan with parchment or grease like it owes you money.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and milk. Stir until smooth-ish.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold gently—treat it like your favorite cashmere.
- Pour batter into pan. Smooth the top. Optional: swirl in more peanut butter like the drama queen you are.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with dignity.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Transfer to rack and pretend you’ll share it.
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
🌿 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Magnesium: 10%
- Iron: 7%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Potassium: 9%
- Phosphorus: 8%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips for a fancy upgrade.
- Use crunchy peanut butter if you like texture and chaos.
- Freeze slices for up to a month—midnight you will thank morning you.
- Don’t skip the vanilla—it brings out the sweetness like a rom-com sidekick.
- Serve warm with extra PB on top. Because obviously.
