A classic childhood favorite with a new twist; this Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread is going to quickly become your favorite!

Ya'll I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I could literally eat one every day for lunch, they are just that perfect to me. If we pack a lunch for something, nine times out of ten, I'm making myself a pb&j, while the rest of the family has ham or turkey with cheese.
I don't know if it's my obsession with peanut butter, or if it's just my obsession with the two flavors together. Strawberry, raspberry, or grape, I will take them all on a slice of bread with peanut butter.
I've been buying a lot of bananas lately, more or less to allow them to ripen a bit to freeze, for my lunchtime smoothies. A few months ago, I had bought one too many bunches of bananas, and thought about making banana bread with a few, since it had been a very long time since I had made banana bread.
I made a plain jane banana bread, since it had probably been a few years since I had made a plain one. I normally go for something a little more like funfetti banana bread or blueberry banana bread. It was quite tasty, and I had forgotten how great just ordinary banana bread actually was.
Well, one afternoon I was starving, and needed a quick lunch. I was craving my favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but noticed that we had ran out of bread. I thought about it, and decided that I would just use two slices of thin cut banana bread.
Yes, totally overloaded with carbs and sugar, but y'all I was starving! And sometimes you gotta indulge. Seriously.
Anyway, that afternoon I had the best pb&j sandwich ever. Banana bread is an excellent sandwich maker. The idea was born to do a peanut butter and jelly banana bread, and the rest is history.
I recipe tested so many times and literally was about to give up, until the last loaf...it was perfection. Isn't she pretty?! I mean look at that beautiful childhood goodness, turned banana bread!
Ingredients in Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread:
- flour
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- bananas
- eggs
- brown sugar
- canola oil
- vanilla extract
- peanut butter
- jelly
Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread substituions:
Swap out that peanut butter for any nut butter! If you have an allergy, sun butter is a great alternative.
Not a fan of grape jelly? Then swap it for strawberry!
How do I ripen bananas for banana bread?
Place your unpeeled bananas on a lined baking sheet. Place them in a 300 degree oven, and bake for 15 to 30 minutes. You will know when they are ready because the peel will be black and shiny. Allow to cool before touching!
More banana bread variations:
Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread
A classic childhood favorite with a new twist; this Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread is going to quickly become your favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 3 large, very ripe bananas
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons for topping
- ½ cup jelly of choice plus 2 tablespoons for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. Spray it with non-stick spray, and set aside. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a bowl, using a handheld mixer, or a stand mixer; beat together the eggs, bananas, brown sugar, peanut butter, oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir together, until combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop the jelly on to that half of the batter in the loaf pan, and swirl, using a knife or skewer. Pour the remaining batter on top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely! Once the bread is cool, melt the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons of jelly in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Being so careful, because the jelly turns to liquid, and drizzle it on top! Slice and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 272mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 6g
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I love the smell of freshly baked good, including sweet breads. This is a great way to combine the childhood favorite of many into a sweet dessert or snack.
Joanna says
This smells amazing while baking! It's a wonderful way to combine the two. 🙂
robin rue says
I have never had anything like this before, but I am excited to make it. It sounds like a delicious treat that my whole family will love.
Joanna says
Enjoy Robin! It's quickly become one of our favorites.
Kelly Reci says
My kids would gobble up this banana bread in seconds. They already love plain, old banana bread but the PB&J is a great idea.
Joanna says
Thanks! It's definitely a kid pleaser!
Karen Morse says
No need to make your own PB&J when you make a bread like this! It looks SO good and it's definitely something that you'll crave for. I'm totally making this for me and my husband.
Joanna says
You are so right! No need to make pb&j sandwiches with this around! 🙂
candy says
I am going to have to make this and surprise the family. Never heard of this and it sounds fun. Classic combination and I think we will do strawberry jam instead along with the peanut butter.
Joanna says
Strawberry jam with the peanut butter will be irresistible! Yum, yum!
Jenifer Sayyed says
u made it ? its so irresistible. Plz send me 😉
Jeanette says
I have never thought about making a banana bread like this. This is definitely thinking outside the box and I love the idea. I will definitely be trying this.
Joanna says
It's a great idea, right?! My girls love snacking on this.
Alison Rost says
It looks so heavenly. I'm sure it tastes amazing and I had no idea that banana bread would be a perfect fit for the classic pb&j. I must try this recipe!
Joanna says
Yes, it's so good! I hope you give it a try soon!
Joan Cajic says
This looks so good, I am literally drooling. I do love banana bread and the addition on the peanut butter and jam takes it to another level.
Joanna says
Thanks! This does have the tendency to make you drool! 😉
PEter says
That looks so delicious. Pb&j fixes everything. The banana just boosts it to heavenly status.
Joanna says
You are so right, pb&j fixes everything! It's pretty amazing! 😀
Lisa says
My dad used to use banana bread for pb&j sandwiches. But I never thought of putting it on top. This looks just amazing.
Joanna says
Thanks so much! It's a fabulous idea! 🙂
Amber Myers says
Oh yes. This is my kind of bread. I love bread to begin with, but adding all of the other ingredients would make it so much better.
Joanna says
🙂 They totally make banana bread so much better!
Brittany says
All I needed to do was read the title and I was sold on this recipe! This sounds absolutely delicious!! I love banana bread!!
Joanna says
Thanks so much! It's totally yummy, and hope you get to make this soon!
Ashley | Honey & Pine says
Yum! I make an apple fritter loaf all of the time but I've never tried anything like a PB&J loaf. It sounds really interesting.
Joanna says
Oh, yum, now that apple fritter loaf sounds divine!
Carol Cassara says
Talk about treating yourself to a yummy recipe! I think this is a winner, especially with the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly! WOW!
Joanna says
Hmmm, yes! It's such a great combo with that classic pb&j!
Vian says
Wow yummy overload.. I love banana bread.. I read the recipe and I think I can make it at home.. thank you for sharing your recipe
Joanna says
It's really easy, I have faith that you can make this one! 🙂
Emily says
Whoa, I have never had this before but it looks delicious! I think the combination of the bananas and the peanut butter and jelly would be amazing to try. My kids would love to try this too.
Jacqui S says
I am loving the recipes I'm finding today on the blogs I love and read! This one has to be one of my favorites. I'm going to have to show a friend of mine who LOVES peanut butter lol. Thanks for sharing!
Heather says
Holy yum! You've taken some of my favorite things and married them into one. I can't wait to make this.
Holly Hood says
What a sweet treat. I still enjoy a PB&J. My cousin always added bananas to his and now this. I can't wait to introduce him to it. I can enjoy the three ingredients in a cake. yummy!
Anreeba says
This banana bread is awesome and yummy!!Thanks for the wonderful recipe. It sounds really interesting.
Sara Welch says
This looks like such a sweet and fun treat! I have got to make a loaf for the family!
Joanna says
I am sure the whole family will love this one! 😉
Kita Bryant says
Wow, now these are some really great photos! I would love to try a slice of this stuff.
Joanna says
Thanks! You would love this! 🙂
Sandy N Vyjay says
The thought of Banana bread makes me feel hungry. The banana bread looks so soft and smooth. A pleasure to have it with peanut butter and jam.
Joanna says
Banana bread is comfort food, and then mixed with peanut butter and jelly, it's like the best thing ever!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
WOW this looks delicious. I am going to have to give this a try. My family would love everything about it.
Joanna says
It's totally tasty, and family pleasing!
hey sharonoox says
This is the most beautiful bread I've seen. I'd never thought of putting peanut butter and jelly on a banana bread but I'm intrigued to try it. Banana bread is one of my fave snack. Yum!
Joanna says
Then you're going to love this one! It's so yummy!
Hannah Marie says
I do not like jelly but my family would love this! I can maybe remove jelly from the recipe when I make some for me? This looks good!
Dana Peller says
This bread looks delicious! I've never seen anything like it. Our boys love peanut butter and jelly. I wonder if they'd like this version.
Dee at My Dee Dees Diary says
This recipe sounds amazing. I would definitely make it minus the jelly
Terri Beavers says
I love P B & J sandwiches, even more so than the kids do. So, I"m certain I would LOVE this bread. I'll have to see if I have everything to make it.
Joanna says
I think I love pb&J more than kids too! 😀 It's the best!
What Corinne Did says
oh my this looks delicious! i love the topping! so elegant! this recipe sounds so tasty! defo going to try it!
Debra Hawkins says
What a fun combination of flavors! I think my husband and kids would just adore this!
Kiwi says
Wow this is a new way to eat PB&J for sure. I know kids would love this.
Lisa says
Wow! My kids would love to try this one! I am gonna try to make it for them. I am sure it will be a new fav.