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Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a moist, rich, and indulgent twist on classic banana bread, blending creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This perfectly sweet and salty loaf offers a tender texture with gooey pockets of peanut butter and chocolate, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and chop the Reese’s peanut butter cups into chunks.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, creamy peanut butter, eggs, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to ensure a uniform mixture and prevent clumps.
  4. Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine, taking care not to overmix in order to keep the bread tender. Fold in most of the chopped Reese’s, reserving some for sprinkling on top.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining Reese’s on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice generously and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and optimal moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and tender crumb.
  • Add Reese’s peanut butter cups last and fold gently to prevent them from melting entirely.
  • Start checking doneness with a toothpick around 50 minutes, as oven temperatures can vary.
  • Allow the bread to cool properly to achieve clean slicing.

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