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Peanut butter and jelly banana bread loaf sliced and drizzled with peanut butter, featuring swirls of fruit jam and ripe banana texture.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread Recipe – Easy Banana Bread Twist

This Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread is a fun and delicious twist on a classic favorite. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and sweet swirls of fruity jam, this moist and flavorful loaf brings nostalgic PB&J vibes to every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, it’s easy to make and loved by both kids and adults. Soft, tender, and packed with comforting flavors, this banana bread recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves a sweet homemade treat.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Baking
Servings 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Knife or skewer (for swirling)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • ½ cup jelly or jam (strawberry, grape, or raspberry)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar (white or brown)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter (melted) or neutral oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
  • Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, melted butter/oil, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold Together: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  • Layer Batter: Pour half the batter into loaf pan. Add spoonfuls of peanut butter and jam. Top with remaining batter.
  • Swirl: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
  • Bake: Bake 55–65 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let loaf cool completely before slicing to set the swirls.

Notes

  • Banana Tip: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
  • Peanut Butter Tip: Natural peanut butter adds depth—stir well before using.
  • Jam Tip: Thicker jams swirl better without sinking.
  • Storage: Keeps 3–4 days at room temp, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
  • Variations: Add chocolate chips, swap in crunchy peanut butter, or try mixed berry jam.
Keyword easy banana bread, jam swirl loaf, nostalgic baking recipe, PB&J banana bread, Peanut butter banana bread