I want you to know I tried to talk myself out of it.
I tried to tell myself that you’ve seen enough banana bread recipes and you just didn’t need another.
And besides, no one is making banana bread this time of year. They’re making salad and low calorie everything to make up for all of the holiday naughtiness. And I probably should be, too.
But the day I made this banana bread — rather than making supper, naturally — I took it out of the oven and the streusel was just calling to me. Ya know?
And I couldn’t ignore it.
I just don’t know if there’s much better than streusel. Except maybe peanut butter streusel.
The chocolate chips? They’re just for looks. You could totally stir some into your batter if you wanted to go all out like that. And you know I would never judge you for doing something like that.
After all, more chocolate is always better.
But for some reason, I just wanted a nice, moist, plain banana bread. With a little treat on top.
And I am totally one of those people who eats the top last. It’s like the dessert for your dessert. Or breakfast or afternoon snack — no judging here. Bananas and peanut butter are perfectly acceptable breakfast foods.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Streusel Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or use all-purpose
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter crunchy would also work
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or sub all-purpose
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×5″ loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamed (by hand or with a stand mixer). Stir in bananas, eggs, milk and vanilla until combined.
- Add flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and stir until just combined. Spread into loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and flour. Add just enough oil to make it crumbly like a streusel (I like to use my hands, but you could use a fork or pastry cutter). Stir in chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle on top of batter in loaf pan and press down gently.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
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Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh my goodness. This looks AMAZING!! Nevermind that I love banana bread as it is… but that streusel!! Genius!!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jess! I figure you can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate 😀
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Peanut butter streusel?! You are a genius! I don’t know if I’d have the willpower to even get it out of the bowl and onto the cake, it would be so tempting. Looks absolutely delicious!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Denise! It seemed like the right thing to do 😉
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
Oh banana bread! Why must you tempt me with your yummy goodness? This looks divine!
Ashley says
Haha, I have to admit I can polish off a loaf pretty quickly…. 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I eat the top last too! So I love those chocolate chips on top. This bread looks so good! Peanut BUtter and banana is a great combination.
Ashley says
Thanks Christin!
Danielle says
I just made some banana bread/muffins the other day too! I have to say I love your version much better. You can’t beat the peanut butter and banana combo and the streusel on top sound amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Danielle! I just made a plain loaf last night — we love any variation!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I love streusel topping too. It’s just so good. This banana bread looks so moist and soft. I would love to slap some butter on it and have it with my coffee. And we can always use banana bread recipes. 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Cyndi!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
There are never enough banana bread recipes..EVER! I’m so glad you shared this, Ashley, because it looks beyond amazing. Pinning to try! 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Marcie!
Amanda says
This bread looks absolutely wonderful! I love the struesel topping!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That’s a completely acceptable breakfast food! Whole wheat, peanut butter and bananas. All breakfast-y things. And I will always be on board with chocolate for breakfast too! This banana bread looks amazing, I love streusel, and peanut butter chocolate chip streusel sounds even better!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Stacey! Love that you’re on board 🙂
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
What an awesome flavor combination! All that peanut butter, chocolate, and banana have GOT to be amazing together!! Pinned 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Christina! It’s a classic 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I eat the tops last too! You’ve gotta save the best for last. This banana bread might be the end all of all other banana breads. Peanut butter and banana go so good together, and that streusel topping is amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Natalie!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
We’re twinning with our posts today! NEVER talk yourself out of a peanut butter and chocolate combo… sooo good. Loving those flavors with banana bread, sounds right up my alley 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, so true! You know what they say about great minds… 😉
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
This bread combines some of my favorite things: chocolate, peanut butter and bread!! Love it! 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, mine too! Thanks Renee!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
Well I am certainly so glad that you did not talk yourself out of making this because it is perfection!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jocelyn!
Annie @Maebells says
Yes!! Great minds think alike! 🙂 I love banana bread! And chocolate AND peanut butter just makes it better! What is it about quick breads that are so comforting?! I love them!
Ashley says
So true! And I think banana bread of any variety is my favorite!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
There can never be too many banana breads especially ones that look this amazing! I love the glorious streusel and chocolate chips you piled on top of this, looks absolutely mouthwatering!
Ashley says
Thanks for the vote of confidence Kelly! Lol
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Lady – I am just beside myself with drool!!! That peanut butter streusel is INSANELY BRILLIANT!!!! Yes, you are right – it should never, ever, ever be ignored! Wonderful loaf – I wish I could come over for a slice because a whole loaf of this would not be safe near me!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Shashi! Streusel goes on everything!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
dude, this banana bread looks a-ma-zing!!! you can post a banana bread recipe anytime of the year in my book!!! esp when peanut butter and chocolate chips are involved!!
Ashley says
Thanks Alice!
Shinee says
Ah, banana bread is my favorite. Love the streusel topping on yours though. Will definitely add this next time I bake a banana bread.
Ashley says
Thanks Shinee! Definitely my favorite too!
Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says
Wow, the crumbly topping on this bread looks so fantastic! Is it weird that even though I am trying to eat healthier (salads and low-calorie everything, as you said, boo-hoo), I still appreciate LOOKING at fabulous, delicious, buttery foods? I need to stalk fabulous, rich food in order to survive this season of salads. Thanks for coming through! 🙂 (Well, I might make this anyway. A girl can’t live on quinoa and carrots alone.)
Ashley says
Haha, that’s too funny Michelle! I could never just look — which means I should probably start baking a little less… Lol
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says
Keep the banana bread coming. Especially when it involved peanut butter and chocolate chips! Holy moly I want to eat the whole loaf. And I would totally eat the top pet last too because it’s the best part. Yum.
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda! I couldn’t resist 🙂
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Now that looks like a good bread! Great flavor combo.
Hope the new year is treating you well and you’re enjoying the time with new little one!
Ashley says
Thanks Melanie! We’re doing well 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I think this might just be my favorite bread EVER, Ashley! Absolutely love this! Definitely all of my favorite ingredients combined into one. Love the streusel topping, too. Pinned!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle! It’s hard to go wrong with banana bread 🙂
June Burns says
Mmm that sounds like my kind of banana bread! Anything with peanut butter + chocolate in it has to be good 🙂
Ashley says
I most definitely agree! Thanks 🙂