Wednesday, January 12, 2011

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BREAD

Yup ... I did a lot of baking over the Christmas Holidays!  I enjoyed it so much that I'm now on a roll.  This was recently added to my arsenal which probably contributed to my success in the kitchen.

She's a real beauty and makes the entire process of creating divine treats a pleasure.  Hubs was surprised last night when I started assembling all my baking supplies, on a week night, to bake something.  Well that is no way to treat Betty Crocker ~ and I feel somewhat under-appreciated because I know many who never get the opportunity to ingest home-baked goodness.

What's on the menu you ask?  Peanut Butter Banana Bread!  A quick and easy recipe with a twist on the usual banana bread ... the addition of Chunky Peanut Butter.


First I creamed my butter, peanut butter & sugar.


This is easy with a KitchenAid!


Then I added my eggs, one at a time.

Can't have Banana Bread without the main ingredient!


I mixed my dry ingredients.

BAM!!!
That's right ladies...this is the year of living dangerously!  I'm throwing caution to the wind.
I added Chocolate Chips!
Why, you may ask?  Because who doesn't like chocolate!
One of the brilliant features of the KitchenAid is the ease of clean-up!

All done!

Mmmmm, delicious!


Enjoy!

Cheers - Lisa
Posted by Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~ at 6:16 AM
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31 comments:

  1. Chris at Red Gate FarmJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Love the clean up crew! I'm sure the bread tastes as good as it looks!

    Chris

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  2. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    That banana bread looks yummy! I bet that mixer is a great help in the kitchen. I once told my husband, that if he ever got me a small kitchen appliance as a Christmas present, it would be instant divorce ( I was joking of course). Well this year I had a food processor on my Christmas wish list, so I guess I have changed over the years. I am not a very good cook, but these days, I try harder.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    this is a sure winner!

    I'll add this in my list.

    happy baking!

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  4. CynthiaJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Lisa! Peanut butter? Who knew....I love banana bread, and will have to try that!

    Also, thank you for your kind words about Dean...it's been very sad for everyone,especially his mom and dad! Shocking!!!

    Also, I love your mixer, I was thinking of buying my mom and dad one for their 50 th wedding anniversary this month! Yes, I said 50!!!!!

    Cindy
    xo

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  5. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Hi Lisa~ oh that sounds delicious! I might have to try that one too! I love peanut butter and banana together and I love addition of chocolate chips- bet it is wonderful! Congrats on the KitchenAid- they really do make baking so much easier! :)

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  6. " SHABBY JUNK"January 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Lisa looks good. I love my KitchenAid too! Makes things alot easier. Thanks for all your comments. judy

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  7. MarieJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    OMG Lisa! I love PB and B bread!!! You're making me drool over here...if I can only reach into my monitor...

    Thanks for stopping by today, but come back when you get a chance. I'm having another giveaway that I posted this morning.
    -marie

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  8. JanetJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I've had some bananas sitting on my counter for a few days and have been thinking I should make banana bread with them. Your recipe looks delicious and I think I will try it!
    Thanks for your always sweet comments!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  9. katheeJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Lisa...this looks awesome! I'm going to try this one. I too love the clean up crew. Here at my house we say "clean up on isle 2" and my three dogs come running!! LOL!!
    Talk to you soon, hope you are having a great day! xokathee

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  10. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Looks wonderful. I can almost smell it from here. That beauty was on my Christmas list. Until our 18 month old Maytag washer blew a motor and we discovered the company holding the warranty went bankrupt. And the motor went on the furnace. And just this week the alternator ignitor thingy on the furnace went. Yeah, so I guess it will have to wait.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I just made banana bread tonight! Looks like I'll be making more soon and I agree, kitchen aid mixers make the job soooo easy! My mom and I call them 'Martha mixers', I think she made them pretty popular when her show first came out. (Martha that is, not my mom! : )

    Have a good night!
    ~Andrea~

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  12. Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming}January 12, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Looks scrumptious! I always add chocolate chips to my banana bread but never thought to add peanut butter. Yum!!

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  13. cottageroseJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you for the recipe.
    We are going to try it today. Looks Yummy!

    Lorrie

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  14. ShabbyESPJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Hi Lisa!
    That sounds so good!!! A nice hot cup of tea with it YUMMMM
    Thank you for stopping by for a visit!
    Enjoy!
    Suzann

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  15. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    YUM! OK, I'll make you a deal...randy and I will come put your bead board ceilings up if you cook for us...

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  16. D. Jean QuarlesJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    That is so funny. I recently added one of those gems to my arsenal as well and this holiday, well let's just say BAKING is great fun. I love mine, although I haven't tried your clean-up method. I went to their website and learned that the paddle is supposed to be used for almost all mixing and the wire for egg whites. What this means is IT'S EVEN EASIER TO BAKE GREAT STUFF. I'm in love. Don't tell my husband. :)

    Have a great day!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Never would have thought of using peanut butter in banana bread. Great idea. I often use various berries in mine, but might have to give this a shot.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    The GTA get together sounds good. Do you have an email?

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  19. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Mmm, yummy! That looks so good, Lisa! Thank you for stopping by for a visit. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  20. Nancy's NotesJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Oh Lisa, that's on my list of things to try, yummy!

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Nancy

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  21. Nancy's NotesJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    By the way, I'm a new follower and love your Suburban Retreat idea, it's the best!

    Nancy

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  22. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love banana bread! This sounds delicious!

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  23. CarolineJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Lisa I am envious of your new Kitchenaid....that is on my list of WANTS! Your banana bread looks delicious...one of my family's favorites!

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  24. La Vie QuotidienneJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Oh...this looks very good, a brand new way to make banana bread and the addition of peanut butter and chocolate can't help but make it even better! I have had my Kitchenaid mixer for about 20+ years, it is still going strong and looks and works as good as new ~ I would be lost without it. Thank you for leaving such a nice comment on my blog.(-:

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  25. Patti's Artful DesignJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Yummy....the peanut butter must make it very moist...looks delicious! And, from the picture of your "cleanup" crew it was a hit! Thank you for stopping by....I always enjoy hearing from you, Lisa. Have a great day!

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  26. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    This looks so yummy! Thanks for your kind comments on my blog. Glad to meet another U2 fan!
    - Susan

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  27. GloriaJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Yum, that certainly looks delicious! And I love you Kitchen Aid mixer too!
    Best,
    Gloria

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  28. Girl TornadoJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    The hubby bought me a new KitchenAid last year and I have to admit, I am a very bad girl ~ I found a home for it in a tall lower cupboard, and instead drag out my hand mixer because it's easier to get out of the drawer!! I know I need to use my KA more, it's such a lovely mixer, every woman's dream, huh? And I forgot how easy it would be for clean-up... heck I have 3 expectant faces vying for that job!! LOL

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  29. MuddaritavilleJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I have to try this recipe!
    Ok so more in common items, I am a dog nut! I would have a house full but right now we just have one. I mentioned I am away from home, I'm actually dogsitting for a friend.
    I lived in Brampton when I was married, my ex was still there for a while but I understand he has since moved away. It's kind of like we swapped locations. Funny!

    Jo

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  30. Mel's CabinJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I can smell those peanut butter banana breads all the way to Nashville! Yumm-mmy! Keep baking and sharin' for sure....thank you...
    Mel's Cabin
    and thanks for your kind post at my little piece of heaven blog...

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  31. Sandy ConleyJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    wow, I was impressed with your blog, very nice and I like the way you write, pictures are great and go with what your talking about. I love your dogs, never stop sharing their pictures, pets make the world go round... thanks for you nice comments on my blog about the pants won't close. glad you enjoyed it.... hi, to a new friend!

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