Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, melted butter, and brown sugar until well combined.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed bananas.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just blended.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a great way to use up overripe bananas.
• It's also a great way to get in some extra protein and fiber from the peanut butter and whole wheat flour.
• It makes a great snack or breakfast and can be frozen for up to 3 months.