Peanut Butter & Jelly Banana Bread – Real Food with Sarah

Name: Oat Flour Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bread (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (mashed); 1 1/2 cups oat flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup creamy all-natural peanut butter* (no sugar added); 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup frozen berries (melted and mashed**)

Ingredients

Ripe bananas- you'll need 2 medium-large brown and spotty bananas, about 1 cup mashed.

Oat flour- homemade or storebought oat flour both work.

Eggs

Peanut butter- I suggest using all-natural, no-sugar-added creamy peanut butter.

Maple syrup- adds some extra sweetness to the banana bread.

Cinnamon- I love cinnamon in any banana bread recipe.

Frozen berries- can sub fresh berries or your favorite jam.

Vanilla extract- always makes baked goods that much better.

Baking soda and baking powder- both will help the banana bread rise and cook properly.

Slices of peanut butter and jelly banana bread on small white plates.

Instructions

oat flour pb&j banana bread process photos

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and greasing a loaf pan with cooking spray. Next, add all of the ingredients, aside from the berries into a large bowl and mix to combine.

Melt the frozen berries on the stovetop in a small saucepan over low heat for 4-5 minutes or in the microwave for about 1 minute. Use a fork or potato masher to crush the berries into a jam-like texture.

Pour HALF of the banana bread batter into the greased loaf pan. Next, pour HALF of the berries over the batter and swirl/marble, using a fork or knife.

Repeat with the remaining batter and berries.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the loaf cool for about 30 minutes, slice and enjoy!

Common Questions

How do I store PB& J banana bread?

The loaf can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for about 3 months. Thaw the banana bread completely and enjoy.

How do I make oat flour?

Oat flour is so easy to make, it is just ground oats! You can buy pre-made oat flour but it's so much cheaper to make it yourself. Simply, add quick cook or rolled oats to your blender or food processor; and blend until a flour forms, approximately 30 seconds - 1 minute.
Pro-tip: Measure your oat flour amount AFTER you have ground it into flour, this makes for a more accurate ratio in recipes.

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