Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Instructions

• 1.

  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• 2.

  In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, natural peanut butter, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined (about 2-3 minutes).

• 3.

  In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

• 4.

  Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

• 5.

  Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.

• 6.

  Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

• 7.

  Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

• 8.

  Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.