This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a dream come true for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Moist, rich banana bread filled with creamy peanut butter and loaded with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and crunchy Reese’s Pieces. It’s the ultimate twist on classic banana bread—sweet, nutty, and totally irresistible.
Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a dessert that doubles as comfort food!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- 🥄 Peanut Butter Perfection: A smooth blend of mashed bananas and peanut butter creates deep, nutty flavor.
- 🍫 Reese’s Goodness: Loaded with real peanut butter cups and candy pieces in every bite.
- 🧈 Moist & Tender: The combination of sugars, butter, and milk keeps the bread soft and flavorful.
- 🕒 Easy to Make: Just mix, fold, pour, and bake—no mixer required!
- 🎉 Great for Gifting: Wrap slices or the whole loaf for birthdays, holidays, or school treats.
Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf):
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 medium bananas , very ripe and mashed (about 1½ cups)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter , melted (plus extra for greasing pan)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Reese’s Touch:
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- ½ cup Reese’s Pieces (optional, for extra crunch and color)
Other:
- Parchment paper or non-stick spray (for loaf pan)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) .
Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease well with butter and dust lightly with flour.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
- Mashed bananas
- Peanut butter
- Melted butter
Stir until smooth and well blended.
Add both sugars and mix until dissolved into the batter.
Beat in the eggs , one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract .
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
Step 4: Fold Everything Together
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk .
Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
Gently fold in ¾ cup of chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces , if using.
Step 5: Add Remaining Reese’s
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the top.
Step 6: Bake Until Done
Place in preheated oven and bake for 55–65 minutes , or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes , then carefully lift out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success:
- 🍌 Use Ripe Bananas: The riper, the better the flavor and moisture.
- 🥄 Room Temperature Eggs: Helps create a smoother batter and better rise.
- 🥛 Buttermilk Swap: For even richer bread, substitute the milk with buttermilk.
- 🧊 Chill Before Slicing: Letting it rest ensures cleaner slices and prevents crumbling.
- 📦 Make Ahead Magic: This bread stores well wrapped in plastic for up to 3 days or frozen for longer.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with a smear of peanut butter or chocolate drizzle.
- Pair with coffee, tea, or a tall glass of cold milk.
- Wrap slices individually for lunchboxes or gift-giving.
Nutritional Information (per slice, makes 10 slices):
(Approximate values – based on serving with Reese’s)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Protein: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fat: ~14g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Sugar: ~20g
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the ultimate mashup of two beloved treats—peanut butter banana bread and Reeses’ chocolatey goodness. With its soft crumb, sweet-nutty flavor, and surprise pockets of peanut butter and chocolate—it’s guaranteed to become a new favorite.
So go ahead and make this today… because sometimes, you just need a little more peanut butter in your life.
