Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread 🍌🍫🥜
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Lover’s Banana Bread!
This decadent banana bread is loaded with creamy peanut butter, melty Reese’s cups, and crunchy Reese’s Pieces for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Double peanut butter – In the batter AND drizzled on top
✔ Gooey chocolate pockets – From chopped Reese’s cups
✔ Moist & fluffy – Thanks to ripe bananas and buttermilk
✔ Easy to make – No mixer required!
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (~1½ cups)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk)
Mix-Ins & Toppings
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (mini or regular)
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces (optional)
- ¼ cup melted peanut butter (for drizzle)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make Wet Mixture
- In a large bowl, mash bananas.
- Add peanut butter, melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Combine & Fold
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mix.
- Gently fold in chopped Reese’s cups and Reese’s Pieces.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake 55-65 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.
6. Drizzle & Serve
- Melt ¼ cup peanut butter and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- Slice and enjoy!
Pro Tips
🍌 Extra banana flavor: Use overripe bananas (brown spots = sweeter taste).
🍫 Chocolate boost: Add ½ cup chocolate chips.
🔥 Storage: Keep wrapped at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
Nutritional Info (Per Slice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Carbs | 42g |
| Protein | 7g |
| Sugar | 25g |
Final Thoughts
✨ Baker’s Tip: For extra gooey Reese’s cups, push a few extra pieces into the top before baking! ✨