People can be very passionate about food. So passionate, they will seek out like-minded cohorts to celebrate their favorites. Groups form and the next thing you know a declaration is made. One such group has declared March 25 as Chocolate Peanut Butter Day. Over 30 bloggers including myself came together for an event hosted by Carla of Chocolate Moosey and Miriam of Overtime Cook to share all sorts of chocolate peanut butter recipes. Join in the fun by following the hashtag #chocPBday on social media and share your recipes too. Follow our Pinterest board to find all the recipes in one place. We are also teaming up with OXO, King Arthur Flour, and Peanut Butter & Co. to bring you three fabulous prize packs. You will want to enter the giveaway below if you enjoy chocolate, peanut butter, and baking.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quick Bread is my contribution to the celebration. It took the kind help of the group, especially my friend Anita of Hungry Couple, to work out some the kinks in the recipe. I wasn't pleased with the results of my first attempt. The biggest issues were the bottom, top, and butter dripping out of the pan. A minor issue was not enough peanut butter flavor. It all worked out with the second attempt by making a few changes.
What changed from the first attempt to the second? The bread has a candied peanut bottom that stuck to the pan. I almost ditched the layer until Anita recommended lining the pan with parchment. It worked like a charm. The top over-browned because of butter seeping up from the bottom. Covering the ends with foil in the last 20 minutes of baking helped that tremendously. The edges are still very brown however not almost burnt as with the first attempt.
The final two changes were also easy to make. Butter seeping up the sides was dripping out of the pan and onto the bottom of the oven. It began to smoke and that does not give a great flavor and it means cleaning the oven. This was solved by creating a valley in the center of the batter so the butter would run to the middle instead of out of the pan. I also placed the pan on a baking sheet to catch any stray drips. To increase the peanut butter flavor I eliminated the butter called for in the original recipe and used extra peanut butter in its place.
How is the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bread? It is moist and has a slight chewy texture. You get a caramel, nut, and chocolate trio of flavors with every bite. The candied peanut bottom is a delight all of its own. Slice the bread and serve it for breakfast, afternoon snack, or anytime you have a peanut butter chocolate craving. And if you still have a craving check out Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack Cake, Tiger Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, and the recipes from the group below.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 ¼ cups firmly packed light brown sugar divided
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped cocktail peanuts
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9- X 5-inch loaf pan. Line the pan with parchment paper with a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
- Pour melted butter in the pan. Sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar and peanuts evenly over bottom of the pan. Sprinkle water over peanuts.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat egg in a large bowl for 1 minute using an electric mixer at medium speed. Add remaining 1 cup brown sugar and peanut butter and beat well.
- Add buttermilk and beat until blended.
- Add flour mixture and beat until moistened and just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spoon mixture into pan and use spoon to spread it so the sides are higher than the middle.
- Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
- Check the bread to see if the edges are browning too quickly (butter that seeps up from the bottom of the pan may cause this to happen). If so, lay strips on foil on the ends of the bread (do not cover the middle).
- Continue baking for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool bread in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan and place on a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Recipe adapted from one in the Southern Living 1988 Annual Recipes cookbook (out of print).
It's time to crank up the cravings! Here are the participants and recipes for Chocolate Peanut Butter Day:
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait by Hip Foodie Mom
- Dark Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies by Mind Over Batter
- Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crumb Parfait by Hungry Couple
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Doughnuts by It's Yummi!
- Flourless Peanut Butter Cup Swirl Brownies by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Buckeye Cheesecake Bars by Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Scones by All Day I Dream About Food
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Jam Bars by Poet in the Pantry
- Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannolis by Souffle Bombay
- 4 Layer Chocolate Brownie Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting by Neighborfood
- Mini Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cheesecakes by The Spiffy Cookie
- Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars by Crumb: A Food Blog
- Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies by Jen's Favorite Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies by In The Kitchen With KP
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies by The Cooking Actress
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle by Kelli's Kitchen
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream by Kelly Bakes
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Biscotti by Lauren Kelly Nutrition
- Chunky Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies by Snappy Gourmet
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Bars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Peanut Butter Bundt Cake with Chocolate Cheesecake Filling by Overtime Cook
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls by Gotta Get Baked
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quick Bread by Magnolia Days
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips Bars by Roxana's Home Baking
- Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Blondies by What Smell's So Good
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake by I Wash You Dry
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares by Food Lust People Love
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cups by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Skinny Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Cheesecake Bars by Food Faith Fitness
Three lucky winners will win one of the following:
- Prize Pack #1: OXO Baking Tool Set: One 3-in-1 Egg Separator, One Bent Icing Knife, One Brownie Spatula, One Cake Tester, One Cookie Spatula, One Cupcake Icing Knife, One Cupcake Corer, One Egg Beater, One Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, One Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, One Medium Cookie Scoop
- Prize Pack #2: King Arthur Flour ingredients: One bag of all-purpose flour, one package of Guittard bittersweet chocolate disks, and one bottle of pure vanilla extract
- Prize Pack #3: Peanut Butter and Co. package including: one Dark Chocolate Dreams 6-pack, One Variety 6-pack, and One 31 Days of Dark Chocolate Dreams cookbook
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will be picked from random draw. Giveaway ends Monday March 31 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The winners will be notified via email and have 24 hours to respond. If not, the prize is forfeited and another winner will be chosen.
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Yum! Yum! and more yum! I need to make this next weekend! Your pics make me want to lick my screen, Renee!
Oh Karen, you crack me up! Thanks for making me laugh with your comment.
I love everything chocolate and peanut butter!
Me too Gail.
Love a good quick bread and this looks amazing!
Thanks Colleen
i love chocolate peanut butter brownies.
I enjoy them a lot too.
I'm so glad you and Anita persevered. I can almost taste the delicious butter melting in the valley you created.
That middle in the top is quite nice. It's hard to say if I like it or the bottom the most.
This would be perfect for Easter brunch! Yum!
Oh yes! For Easter brunch and any day of the week.
I fear I would have to turn that baby over and eat the bottom layer off first. Because buttery caramely peanut brittle is why. And then the top because it reminds me of the top of pound cake, which is my favorite part. Then finally, I'd eat the middle with all the chocolate chips. This is going to be fun!
If you only knew how tempted I've been to slice off that bottom and eat it first too.
I'm so happy you were able to perfect the recipe, because I don't think I would want to live without this bread in my life. Candied peanut bottom? Yes, please!
That bottom is so good. It calls out to me.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
My husband's favorite candy.
I'm so happy you ironed out the kinks because this recipe is totally worth it! best bread everrrr!
Thanks Kayle and I think it is some mighty good bread too.
peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ganache
Oh yum! That's a good one.
SO glad you persevered with this gorgeous peanut butter bread! It looks terrific!
Thanks Liz and it was worth going through the process of refining the recipe. Fun with all the help I had with it too.
I made peanut butter sandwich bread once but I bet it's much better with chocolate chips!
I want to make a peanut butter yeast bread soon. I've got peanut butter bread hankerings for some strange reason.
I LOVE quick breads, and yours is just gorgeous, Renee!
Thanks a bunch Becca
I love a quick bread, especially chocolate and peanut butter 🙂
Yep, the chocolate and peanut butter combo puts it at the top every time.
Awe. 🙂 So, I assume that, as my payment, one of these loaves is on its way to me??? 🙂
Well, um, *cough* *cough* they may have already been shared with folks around here. Forgive me and thanks again for your valuable help.
That is some gorgeous bread, Renee!
Thank you so much Carolyn
Oh goodness. This looks amazing - and that glorious peanut butter layer on the bottom is making me drool!
Thanks Miriam and I was drooling when it was baking. The aroma is incredible.
I never thought to try a peanut butter quick bread. This looks fantastic!
Thanks Jen. I've done a few peanut butter cakes and wanted to move over in the bread category. Next up is a peanut butter yeast bread.
I'm so glad you tried the recipe again with tweaks until you got it right because this looks fabulous, Renee! It's awesome that Anita gave you some help - I swear, you ladies (my fellow bloggers) are the best people ever. Everyone is so wonderful and supportive. That candied peanut bottom sounds amazing and your loaf looks beautifully light and fluffy inside. I can't wait to try this!
The food blogging community is the best! Such a supportive group and I'm so glad to be a part of it.
Renee,
I love this bread so much. . I LOVE that you didn't use any butter at all and used extra peanut butter in its place! that, along with the peanut crunchy bottom, which is like a genius idea! (love this). . this is like the ULTIMATE peanut butter chocolate chip quick bread. love it and it's beautifully photographed!!
Thanks Alice and I may try the peanut butter substitution for butter more often depending on the recipe. It worked nicely when it doesn't have to be creamed with regular white granulated sugar.
OMG. I so wish I had a slice to go with my afternoon coffee today. That candied peanut butter bottom is totally calling my name.
Thank goodness for Anita's wise advice, because otherwise we might never have known about this deliciousness!
Yes, thank goodness for Anita's advice and I kept that candied peanut bottom. I could slice it off and just eat it.
I love hearing about how you troubleshoot a recipe that didn't turn out quite how you wanted it. I'm trying to get better at problem solving and hearing how other's do it always helps. This final version looks absolutely wonderful!
I think learning how to fix when things go wrong is a fun part of cooking and baking. It certainly is a process and so nice to get the help of friends.
Candied peanut bottom? Wow, my mind has been blown! I'm so glad you stuck it out and kept at it with this contribution to Chocolate Peanut Butter Day!
Thanks Carrie and that candied peanut bottom is tremendously tasty.
Actually I love taking dark chocolate, smearing peanut butter on it and topping it with a slice of strawberry! Yum!!
That is one awesome snack Jennifer.
Very different, Renee! I'm making this for my coffee party Saturday!
Thanks Cindy and I hope your party guests enjoy it.
Oooohh this looks wonderful! Love the tips you gave to make it even better based on your experience! This would be a great sweet treat to make for my friends birthday coming soon! Runner food she will love!
Thanks Tina
Renee - this looks so wonderful and you know what? Anita has helped me many time with several recipes too! My mom and her friends will love this for their card playing night!
Anita is such a sweet and giving person. She helps so many with her great advice.
Isn't it funny how something simple like a quick bread can need some troubleshooting? I've had trouble before with the top getting too brown or the loaf just sticking to the pan altogether. Glad you gave it another try!
Yes, sometimes what seems simple can have certain difficulties. At least it is a learning experience.
reese's peanut butter cups thanks for the giveaway
Thanks for commenting Julie and you are welcome.
What a beautiful bread, Renee. I especially love that you added chopped peanuts into the mix. I'm a sucker for any kind of nut! YUMMY!
I'm a sucker for any type of nut too. I usually have some type on hand to snack on every day. They are so good for you too.
This is the perfect addition to my recipe box!
Thanks for saving it and adding it to your recipe box.
Nice post!