It’s no secret that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are amazing, but have you ever tried Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread? The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible, and this bread is the perfect way to enjoy it. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious, moist loaf of bread.
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Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Peanut butter and banana is a classic flavor combination that is beloved by kids and adults alike. And what better way to enjoy this classic combo than in a delicious loaf of peanut butter banana bread?
This quick bread is packed with flavor and incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of mashed bananas. Plus the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups add the irresistible combo of chocolate and peanut butter!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe:
- EASY: This banana bread recipe is super simple to make, and doesn’t require any special equipment or ingredients.
- MOIST: This bread is perfectly moist and packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of mashed bananas.
- BREAKFAST OR SNACKS: Enjoy a slice of this peanut butter chocolate banana bread for breakfast with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-day snack.
- MAKE AHEAD: Make this bread ahead of time and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are a proprietary product and The Hershey Company is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
It’s also super easy to make, which makes it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Simply mix together the wet ingredients, add in the dry ingredients, and bake! In just a few short hours, you’ll have a warm loaf of peanut butter banana bread to enjoy. So go ahead and give this delicious recipe a try – you won’t be disappointed!
How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
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- Preheat the oven.
- Add together all of the wet ingredients.
- Add together all of the dry ingredients.
- Then add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and fold in the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes.
- Top each loaf with the remaining chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
I don’t recommend using unripe bananas. Ripe bananas are softer and much sweeter, yielding sweet and tender bread. To quickly ripen bananas, pop them in the microwave. Poke unpeeled bananas all over with a fork, place them on a paper towel or plate, and microwave them on high for 30 seconds at a time, repeating until they reach the desired softness.
For baking, I recommend a creamy, no-stir peanut butter like Skippy or Jif.
For classic banana bread, try my recipes for easy banana bread or brown butter banana bread. Feel free to add in the chopped Reese’s if you’d still like a little bit of peanut butter flavor.
Instead of 2 9×5-inch loaves, use this batter to make about 30 regular-size muffins. Fill greased or lined muffin tins ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before topping with the remaining chopped peanut butter cups.
There’s no need to refrigerate banana bread as long as it’s kept in an airtight container at room temperature. If your house is a bit hot, you can store the bread wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
The best way to keep Reese’s banana bread moist is to keep it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. Any exposure to air will dry out the bread.
Serving Suggestions
This chocolate peanut butter banana bread is delicious on its own, or you can enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. It’s also lovely sliced and served with a cup of tea or coffee. Make it for dessert or an indulgent breakfast!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Freezer Instructions
To freeze peanut butter banana bread, tightly wrap full loaves or individual slices in plastic wrap, place into an airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Banana Bread Variations
Have fun mixing up this peanut butter banana bread recipe! Some variations to try:
- Peanut Butter: Use an equal amount of crunchy peanut butter for a little more texture.
- Peanut Butter Cups: Use your favorite kind of peanut butter cups! Mini, dark, white, or even Reese’s Pieces are all delicious options. Make sure to roughly chop them before adding to the batter.
- Add-Ins: In addition to the chopped peanut butter cups, add chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter in step 4. Keep total add-ins to 1 ½ cups, including the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Icing: Drizzle a cream cheese, chocolate, or peanut butter icing onto the bread before serving.
- Muffins: Instead of 2 9×5-inch loaves, use this batter to make about 30 regular-size muffins. Fill greased or lined muffin tins ⅔ full with batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back. Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before topping with the remaining chopped peanut butter cups.
More Quick Bread Recipes We Love
Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a delicious and unexpected twist on classic banana bread. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible, and this bread is the perfect way to enjoy it. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious, moist loaf of bread. So, go ahead and give it a try – you won’t be disappointed!
More Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes to Try:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
- Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas mashed (about 2 cups or 450 grams)
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
- ½ cup salted butter room temperature (1 stick or 113 grams)
- ½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
- ½ cup granulated sugar 99 grams
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter 90 grams
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
- 2 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups roughly chopped and divided (about 350 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9×5-inch loaf pans with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the bananas, eggs, butter, sugars, and peanut butter to a large bowl. Beat together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.4 ripe bananas, 3 large eggs, ½ cup salted butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- Add the flour and baking soda and mix until just combined, about 1 minute.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Fold in 1 cup of the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.2 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes. Top each loaf with the remaining chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
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I have made this twice and both times step 2 was unattainable. Mine had the consistency more like a thick second day stew so if yours isn’t “light and fluffy” either, have no fear. I just moved on with the flour and in the end it all came out deliciously. The second time around I added a little mint extract and, to me, it was even better.
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Does it matter when the bread comes out of the loaf pans?
The bread needs to cool a bit before it comes out, or you risk it falling apart. I would give it at least 30 minutes.