Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 or 4 medium overripe bananas)
- Optional: 1/2 to 2/3 cups chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or peanuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with brown sugar and peanut butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time before blending in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and sour cream alternately until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg