Peanut Butter Jelly Banana (Printable Version)

Moist banana loaf featuring creamy peanut butter and swirled jam for a delightful treat.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Fruits

01 - 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed

→ Wet Ingredients

02 - 120 g creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 120 g granulated sugar
05 - 120 g jam or jelly of choice

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 190 g all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - Pinch of salt

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Set oven to 175°C and grease a 23×13 cm loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
03 - Mix mashed bananas with creamy peanut butter, sugar, and eggs until the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.
04 - Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, swirl in the jam or jelly evenly, then cover with the remaining batter.
06 - Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture, and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender texture.