Peanut Butter and Banana Bread

This is a great way to use up any over-ripe bananas. A slice (or two!) of this loaf is delicious with a cup of tea or coffee or as a treat added to lunchboxes.

INGREDIENTS

• 100g butter
• 150g golden caster sugar
• 2 medium eggs
• 140g Proper Nutty Peanut Butter
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 150g plain flour
• 100g wholemeal plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 banana sliced lengthways for the top (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan).
2. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin (approx. 8x4” / 9x5") with baking paper.
3. Beat the butter & sugar until pale & fluffy.
4. Gradually add the eggs, mixing well.
5. Add the mashed bananas, peanut butter & vanilla extract and mix.
6. Fold in the flour & baking powder until just mixed.
7. Pour the mixture into prepared tin & smooth the top.
8. If using, push the sliced banana halves lightly into top of the mixture, sprinkle them with a little sugar.
9. Bake for 50-60 mins or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
10. Allow to cool before cutting into slices.