A rich, moist, and chocolatey banana bread packed with peanut butter and Reese’s goodness!
Ingredients:
✔ 2 cups all-purpose flour
✔ 1 teaspoon baking soda
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
✔ ½ cup creamy peanut butter
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
✔ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔ 2 large eggs
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ 1 cup Reese’s Pieces or mini Reese’s Cups, chopped
✔ ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the Oven & Pan
🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
🧈 Grease & flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
🥣 In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients
🍌 In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
🥚 Add eggs & vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
4️⃣ Combine & Fold
🥄 Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined (don’t overmix!).
🍫 Fold in chopped Reese’s & chocolate chips evenly.
5️⃣ Bake
🥄 Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan & smooth the top.
⏳ Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
🛑 Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽 Slice & enjoy this decadent treat!
⏱ Prep Time: 15 mins
⏱ Cook Time: 55 mins
⏱ Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
🍽 Servings: 10 slices
🔥 Calories: ~320 kcal per slice
Tasty Variations:
🥜 Crunchy Peanut Butter – Use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
🍫 Extra Chocolatey – Add an extra ¼ cup chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
🌰 Nutty Twist – Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
🎂 Muffin Version – Pour batter into muffin tins & bake 18-22 minutes for mini treats.
Baking Tips for Perfect Banana Bread:
✔ Use overripe bananas – The darker, the sweeter! 🍌
✔ Don’t overmix! – Stir just until combined for a tender crumb.
✔ Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
✔ Let it cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the ultimate flavor mash-up—moist, sweet, and irresistibly rich!