Peanut Butter Apple Banana (Printable Version)

Moist loaf blending peanut butter, bananas, apples, and warm vanilla for a cozy, rich flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
03 - 1/3 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil; liquid-state coconut oil may be substituted)
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup sour cream (lite or Greek yogurt as substitute)
06 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

→ Produce

12 - 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large or 3 small bananas)
13 - 1 cup grated apples (about 2 small or 1 extra-large, unpeeled gala recommended)

→ Add-ins

14 - 1 cup peanut butter chips (or butterscotch chips or a mixture)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or spray with floured cooking spray. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, canola oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined to avoid overmixing.
04 - Fold in the mashed bananas and grated apples, mixing delicately to evenly distribute.
05 - Gently fold the peanut butter chips into the batter without overworking the mixture.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden, the center is set, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Optionally, serve with peanut butter, honey butter, vanilla bean browned butter glaze, or cream cheese glaze.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
02 - Use unpeeled gala apples grated on the coarsest blade to retain texture and flavor.

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