Description
This Reese's peanut butter banana bread is the ultimate treat—rich, moist, and loaded with peanut butter, banana, and chunks of Reese's candy. It’s the perfect mashup of dessert and breakfast, all in one delicious slice.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Mix in peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in most of the chopped Reese’s.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with reserved Reese’s and optional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a little melted chocolate is okay).
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For muffins: Bake at 350°F for 20–22 minutes.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best moisture and sweetness.
- Swirl in extra peanut butter before baking for a gooey touch.
- To freeze: Wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
