Peanut butter Banana bread

Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas ((the riper, the better!))
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or unsweetened yogurt
• 2 medium-sized eggs
• 1/4 cup peanut butter ((see note 1))
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup melted butter ((or oil))
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ((200g))
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Handful of crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.

2. 2

   Stir in the sugar, buttermilk, eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, and melted butter until well combined.

3. 3

   Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the mixture together until no streaks of flour remain. Don’t overmix!

4. 4

   Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease lightly. Pour in the batter and smooth the top.

5. 5

   Using a knife, run a deep line down the middle of the batter. This helps the bread bake evenly and gives it that beautiful clean split on top as it rises.

6. 6

   Add crushed peanuts (see note 2 on how to crush).

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.