The Banana Bread That’s Making Boxed Mixes Obsolete

Sometimes a recipe hits your feed and immediately makes you wonder why you ever bought the boxed version. This banana bread is that recipe—simple, incredibly moist, and endlessly adaptable. It’s the kind of bake that fills your kitchen with the warm, sweet smell of nostalgia, but with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s pure magic.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 3 ripe bananas

• ½ cup peanut butter

• 2 eggs

• 1tsp baking powder

• 1tsp vanilla

Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

2. Mix in the peanut butter and eggs until fully combined.

3. Mix in baking powder and vanilla.

4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Why This Recipe Wins

• Effortless: Just one bowl and a few pantry staples.

• Moist & tender: The peanut butter and ripe bananas create a soft crumb that stays fresh for days.

• Customizable: Sweet tooth? Add chocolate chips. Crunch lover? Toss in pecans or walnuts.

Tips for the Best Banana Bread

• Use bananas with plenty of brown spots—they’re sweeter and mash easier.

• If using peanut butter, choose creamy for a smoother texture or chunky for a nutty bite.

• Let the loaf cool before slicing so it holds together beautifully.

Whole loaf (approximate)

• Calories: 1,978 kcal

• Carbs: 134.5 g

• Protein: 80.5 g

• Fat: 138.7 g

Per slice (if cut into 12 equal pieces):

• Calories: ~165 kcal

• Carbs: ~11.2 g

• Protein: ~6.7 g

• Fat: ~11.6 g

This banana bread proves that sometimes the simplest recipes really are the best. It’s quick, it’s cozy, and it’ll have you saying goodbye to boxed mixes for good.