For multiple reasons, when stirred into the batter before baking, a spoonful or two of peanut butter can take your banana bread from good to absolutely irresistible.

The natural oils in peanut butter make banana bread remarkably moist. Unlike butter, peanut oil doesn’t solidify at room temperature, so it provides a melt-in-the-mouth softness.

With its roasted nuttiness and saltiness, peanut butter elevates the creamy, sweet taste of bananas. Plus, two tablespoons of peanut butter can add 8 grams of protein to a loaf.