Description
Reese’s peanut butter banana bread delivers a delightful fusion of classic comfort and indulgent chocolate-peanut flavors. Sweet bananas and rich Reese’s pieces create a moist, irresistible treat that will make dessert lovers swoon and crave another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) miniature peanut butter cups or chopped peanut butter cups
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then lightly mist with nonstick spray.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- In a separate large bowl, thoroughly blend mashed bananas, creamy peanut butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and granulated sugar until the mixture appears smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined – some lumps are acceptable and will contribute to the bread’s texture.
- Carefully integrate chopped or miniature peanut butter cups throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution for consistent flavor in each slice.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the banana bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Choose ripe, soft bananas for maximum sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring a moist and flavorful bread.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread; mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Chop peanut butter cups into smaller pieces for more even distribution and consistent flavor throughout the loaf.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg