Peanut Butter Bread Classic (Printable Version)
Soft, fluffy peanut butter bread ideal for breakfast or as a wholesome snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups flour (spelt or white all-purpose)
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1/2 cup protein powder or additional flour
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1/2 cup sugar (unrefined or xylitol if desired)
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2 tsp baking powder
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup peanut butter
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1 egg or flax egg, or 3 tbsp additional water
→ Optional Additions
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Handful of mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, raisins, etc.
# Steps to Follow:
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Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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If the peanut butter is not already soft, gently warm it until easy to stir.
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Stir together flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and optional cinnamon in a large bowl.
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Whisk in water, peanut butter, and egg until just evenly mixed.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
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Let cool before going around the sides of the pan with a knife and transferring the bread onto a serving plate.
# Additional Notes:
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To make a dessert version, increase sugar to 1 cup and add a handful of chocolate chips.
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You may substitute the egg with a flax egg or additional water.