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Peanut Butter Crunch Banana Bread

Few things in life pair better than peanut butter and chocolate, but when you add bananas to the mix? Now, that’s a party! We amplified a classic banana bread batter with creamy peanut butter and baked it into a tall loaf that’s enrobed in a decadent, crunchy peanut and chocolate glaze. We suggest having a tall glass of cold milk on hand for maximum enjoyment.

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Peanut Butter Crunch Banana Bread

Servings 1 (8 1⁄2×4 1⁄2-inch) loaf

Ingredients

Batter:

1 3/4 cups (219 grams) all-purpose flour1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/4 cups (300 grams) mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)1 1/4 cups (275 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar1/3 cup (85 grams) creamy peanut butter, slightly warmed1/3 cup (80 grams) sour cream, room temperature1/3 cup (75 grams) neutral oil2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature1 tablespoon (13 grams) vanilla extract

Topping:

4 ounces (113 grams) 55% cacao semisweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup (85 grams) finely chopped peanuts1/4 cup (73 grams) peanut butter chocolate spread*1/4 cup (60 grams) heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C). Spray an 8 1⁄2×4 1⁄2-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour. Line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over all sides of pan.
For batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, whisk together banana, brown sugar, peanut butter, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture just until combined. Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 50 minutes. Rotate pan, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and an instant- read thermometer inserted in center registers 200°F (93°C) to 205°F (96°C), 35 to 45 minutes more, loosely covering with foil during final 20 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Using excess parchment as handles, remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack. Wrap cooled loaf in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Unwrap loaf, and place on wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
For topping: In a medium microwave- safe bowl, heat all ingredients on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate and butter are melted and mixture is well combined. Pour topping all over top and sides of loaf, spreading with an offset spatula to cover. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes, before serving. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

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