Ingredients
TOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonBATTER:1/2 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In a small bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, peanut butter and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.
Divide half of the batter between two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans; sprinkle with half of the topping. Top with chocolate chips. Repeat layers of batter and topping.
Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
