Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread

My oh my! Today has been a long one. I finished planting my spring veggie garden, signed up for a CSA delivery, drank chai, went for a walk, made banana bread, cleaned the house, did tons of laundry etc etc. I just absolutely love Sundays. 

Since I was resting my bones and eating banana bread as I decided to update this blog, it is nothing less than appropriate for me to share this wonderful recipe. Enjoy!

Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Makes one 9X5" loaf

3 very ripe bananas

1/4 c. applesauce (cinnamon spice is best)

1/4 c. canola oil

1/2 c. sugar

2 tbsp. molasses

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. whole wheat flour (I found whole wheat bread flour in bulk at my local natural food grocery, worked really well.)

3/4 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon (I used a little more for added spice.)

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. vanilla

1/2 bag of vegan peanut butter chips

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas really well. (I used a potato masher.) Add the sugar, applesauce, oil, and molasses. Whisk briskly to incorporate. Sift the flour, baking soda, spices, salt, and vanilla. Use a wooden spoon to mix until wet and dry ingredients are just combined. You might need to add a little water to get it to mix easier. Fold in peanut butter chips. 

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 45-50 minutes. Keep a good eye on it. The top should be lightly browned, and a clean knife inserted through the center should come out clean.

Let cool. Cut yourself a big slice. Smile.