Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread

This easy peanut butter banana bread is soft, moist, and topped with caramelized banana slices—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

Who doesn’t love bananas? Well… spoiler alert: I don’t! But even a banana skeptic like me can’t resist a warm slice of banana bread. Last weekend while visiting my dad, I saw a sad little bunch of overripe bananas on the counter and knew just what to do. This recipe gives those lonely bananas new life with a rich, nutty twist—peanut butter! It’s quick, easy, and totally adaptable depending on what you have on hand. Whether you're baking vegan or not, this one works either way.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Vegan-friendly with dairy- and egg-free swaps

• Super moist with a nutty peanut butter twist

• Great way to use up ripe bananas

• Minimal cleanup

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 4 medium bananas, very ripe (3 mashed, 1 sliced for topping)

• 1/3 cup dairy-free butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup Just Egg (or 1 regular egg if not vegan)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

How to Make It

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a standard loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 bananas until a paste forms.

3. Add melted butter and stir to combine.

4. Mix in brown sugar, Just Egg, vanilla, and peanut butter until smooth.

5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Don’t overmix.

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. Dust with brown sugar and top with banana slices.

9. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve warm with a pat of vegan butter

• Toast slices and drizzle with extra peanut butter or maple syrup

• Enjoy with coffee or a cold glass of plant-based milk

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a die-hard banana bread fan or just looking for a low-effort baking win, this peanut butter banana bread checks all the boxes. It's cozy, comforting, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat. Plus, it's a great way to rescue overripe bananas from going to waste. Total win.