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August 26, 2013

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread is kinda like my new favorite thing ever.

This dark chocolate peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate in decadence! www.kitchenmeetsgirl.com | #recipe #banana bread

Or at least it is until I make my next loaf of banana bread (or pumpkin bread, because let’s get real: as soon as September 1 rolls around, I’m in full-on fall baking mode).  If you’ve been around this blog for any length of time, you know that I’m pretty much addicted to anything banana bread:

Banana Bread with Coconut Lime Glaze.

Bananas Foster Bread.

The Best Banana Bundt Cake.

Bakery-Style Banana Muffins.

Banana Bread Donuts with Nutella Glaze.

And now: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread.

This dark chocolate peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate in decadence! www.kitchenmeetsgirl.com | #recipe #banana bread

Be warned.  With chocolate peanut butter swirled throughout and dark chocolate chunks studded on top, this bread isn’t for the faint of heart.

It’s also not for skinny jeans.

But it’s worth it.

This dark chocolate peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate in decadence! www.kitchenmeetsgirl.com | #recipe #banana bread

This bread might be a little too rich for a true breakfast bread…although it didn’t stop me.  In fact, I might have eaten the extra chocolate chunk pieces Doodle left behind.  And while I’m not admitting to anything, I have a strong feeling this might also taste pretty darn tasty with a scoop of vanilla ice cream piled on top.

So what are you waiting for?  Get baking!

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
 
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Ingredients
  • 5 tablespoons chocolate peanut butter (I used Dark Chocolate Dreams)
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks
Method
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of the oil. Microwave on high until melted, about 30 seconds; stir. Combine 3 tablespoons oil, butter, brown sugar and banana in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until well combined. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. With the mixer running at low speed, all the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately to banana mixture, beginning and ended with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Top with peanut butter mixtures. Spread the remaining batter over the top. Using a wooden pick or knife, gently swirl the batter. Sprinkle the top of the batter with dark chocolate chunks.
  5. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack. Remove the bread from the pan, then allow to cool completely on rack.
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recipe just barely adapted from My Recipes

69 Comments

  1. Kim
    Kim on August 26, 2013 at 7:44 am

    I, too, am a banana bread addict, and I’ve tried several of your versions. You’ve never steered me wrong, so I will keep this recipe handy when I have bananas on my counter. Have a good week, Ashley!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks, Kim! You have a great week, too! Ready for K-State football on Friday??

      Reply
      • Kim
        Kim on August 27, 2013 at 12:36 pm

        I am absolutely ready for K-State football! Wish it was more like football weather, but that’s just a dream. EMAW!

        Reply
        • Ashley
          Ashley on August 27, 2013 at 4:10 pm

          I can’t WAIT to see the new stadium! We’re hoping for nice fall weather soon; that will really make it feel like football season. EMAW!

          Reply
  2. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
    Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos on August 26, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Ohmyword, Ashley – banana bread swirled with chocolate peanut butter, could it get any better than that?! I think not 😉 This would be fabulous with my morning coffee!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      Banana bread and morning coffee is the best thing ever. Truth!

      Reply
  3. Di@CookTheTV
    Di@CookTheTV on August 26, 2013 at 9:25 am

    This looks insanely good Ashley! Looks pretty simple for the baking impaired like me! Is it weird that I like breads over cakes most of the time? Haha.
    Thanks for sharing this:) Di
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      Totally not weird, Di. I’ll take a good bread over cake any day!

      Reply
  4. sally @ sallys baking addiction
    sally @ sallys baking addiction on August 26, 2013 at 10:06 am

    This is my kinda bread. 🙂 Best way to eat bananas if you ask me!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      I know, right?? 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
    Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction on August 26, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Dark Chocolate Dreams is one of my favorite peanut butters! Perfect breakfast bread!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:00 pm

      My whole world changed when I discovered chocolate peanut butter. Best thing ever.

      Reply
  6. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
    Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry on August 26, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Its not banana bread unless there is chocolate in it!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      Nicole: you speak the truth!

      Reply
  7. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner
    Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner on August 26, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    This looks amazing! Love these flavors in one easy bread. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks, Tina!

      Reply
  8. Diana @ Eating Made Easy
    Diana @ Eating Made Easy on August 26, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Oh wow… you had me at dark chocolate dreams!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:03 pm

      It’s my new favorite peanut butter!

      Reply
  9. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
    Meghan @ The Tasty Fork on August 26, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Dark chocolate takes this bread to another level!! Already pinned and can’t wait to try this bread. It wouldn’t last more than 12 hours in my house….and it’s just me and the husband! 🙂
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks, Meghan! It didn’t last long here, either…and it’s just my husband and me – and a 6-year old who doesn’t eat enough to count. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
    Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust on August 26, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Seriously, I could live on banana bread, especially with peanut butter!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      Me too, Dorothy. Me, too.

      Reply
  11. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
    Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel on August 26, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    SWOOOOON. Dark chocolate and peanut butter inside of banana bread? A dream come true! I need to get my hands on that pb!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 26, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      That peanut butter is a dangerous thing to have – I can’t stop eating it!

      Reply
  12. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
    Jocelyn @BruCrew Life on August 27, 2013 at 8:18 am

    Bananans never looked so good! I seriously wish that was in my kitchen right now! Love all those chunks on top! And pumpkin baking has started in my kitchen already…I figure why wait 🙂
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 27, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Those chocolate chunks about did me in. 🙂 And I am so ready for fall…pumpkin baking is my favorite!

      Reply
  13. amy @ fearless homemaker
    amy @ fearless homemaker on August 27, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks SO good! I’m not usually the hugest fan of banana bread, but this looks mouth-wateringly good. I want a slice right now!
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    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 27, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks, Amy. I wish I still had some of this left – I could go for a huge slice of it this afternoon for a pick-me-up. 🙂

      Reply
  14. becky
    becky on August 27, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    Hmmm think some zucchini would be good in this??

    Reply
  15. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen
    Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen on August 27, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I loovvee sweets for breakfast, so I would definitely enjoy this bread 😀
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  16. Averie @ Averie Cooks
    Averie @ Averie Cooks on August 27, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Pinned before I even read the recipe! It looks amazing and has ALL the flavors I love…banana bread AND choc AND Pb!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on August 27, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you so much, Averie! Banana bread is at the top of my favorites list.

      Reply
  17. Donna
    Donna on August 27, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    I dont think we can get choc peanut butter in australia, could I make my own with peanut butter and dark choc?

    Reply
  18. Linda
    Linda on October 9, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Ashely, is it possible to just mix some chocolate into the peanut butter? I don’t have chocolate peanut butter

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on October 9, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      You could sure try it! I would try melting a bit of chocolate and stirring it well into the peanut butter-maybe a tablespoon or so of chocolate. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  19. FightForTheBite
    FightForTheBite on October 11, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Looks great! I think it’s a nice twist from regular Banana Bread!
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  20. mia
    mia on October 22, 2013 at 5:00 am

    I live in a country with no chocolate peanut butter, only ordinary peanut butter….is there a way of doing it anyway? Mix in melted chocolate in the peanut butter?

    Reply
  21. renee
    renee on December 4, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Was wondering if you think Trader Joe’s chocolate cookie butter would work in this? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Ashley
      Ashley on December 4, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      I think it would be fabulous!!

      Reply
      • renee
        renee on December 5, 2013 at 12:34 pm

        It was great! thank you!!

        Reply
  22. Karen
    Karen on January 7, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I don’t like to use oil, can I substitute melted butter for the oil?

    Reply
  23. Danielle
    Danielle on January 13, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Is it just me or is this recipe confusing? I think that their are parts missing. It doesn’t read that everything has to be separated. It’s fine I just don’t have a swirled banana bread more of just a all over chocolate loaf.

    Reply
  24. Sarah
    Sarah on January 21, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Hello, this looks delicious!!! I was wondering if you could use Nutella and PB instead of the dark chocolate PB and if itll still turn out the same?

    Reply
  25. Kelli Colaluca
    Kelli Colaluca on February 6, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Am i adding all of the chocolate peanut butter and oil mixture only to the center between the layers?

    Reply
  26. jyothi jain
    jyothi jain on February 16, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Heycan you please suggest some other substitute for eggs.. ? Cuz we dont eat egg ? This look delicious n am excited to bake one for my husband as he is fond of dark chocolate n this combo is pretty interesting too.. :):)

    Reply
  27. Stefany
    Stefany on February 17, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I made this yesterday….so good! I didn’t have the dark chocolate peanut butter so I added cocoa powder to the batter instead and just used plain PB for the swirl. Doubled the recipe, too!

    Reply
  28. Laura
    Laura on April 6, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Awww id love to make this only i dont know what canola oil is lol :/ x

    Reply
  29. Kathleen R.
    Kathleen R. on May 7, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I love dark chocolate and peanut butter AND bananas so these sound too perfect 🙂

    Reply
  30. Chook12884
    Chook12884 on June 18, 2014 at 10:27 am

    I have got to get some Chocolate Peanut Butter

    Reply
  31. Ashton jones
    Ashton jones on September 9, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Seriously a good recipe to keep forever. I did however make some small improvisions. I used coconut oil and cinnamon butter on my first loaf amazing. Now for my second loaf I doubled the recipe and used coconut oil, cinnamon butter, real dark chocolate nibs mixed in the batter, added a little cinamon and a splash of vanilla extract and I added two tablespoons of super chunky regular peanuts butter to mix in with the dark chocolate peanut butter/coconut oil sauce. And it was even more amaaaaaaziiinng. This is a great base recipe. It’s awesome as is and with improvisions. I don’t think this is one that can be screwed up! 🙂

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