Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Here’s a decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe that combines ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate—with Reese’s cups baked right in! Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. 🍌🍫

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (~1 ½ cups)

• ½ cup (120g) creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-Ins:

• 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (mini or regular), plus extra for topping

• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep:

   • 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. Combine Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, peanut butter, sugars, egg, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Fold Together:

   • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until just combined (don’t overmix).

   • Gently fold in chopped Reese’s cups and chocolate chips.

5. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the loaf pan. Top with extra Reese’s pieces.

   • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (cover with foil if top browns too quickly).

6. Cool & Serve:

   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once fully cooled.

Tips:

• Ripe Bananas: The spottier, the sweeter!

• Peanut Butter: Use natural PB for a stronger flavor, but avoid oily varieties.

• Storage: Keeps for 3 days at room temp (wrap tightly) or freeze for up to 2 months.

This bread is moist, peanut buttery, and loaded with gooey chocolate surprises—ideal for breakfast or dessert! 😍

Want a healthier twist? Try swapping half the flour for whole wheat or reducing the sugar. Let me know how it turns out!