Description
Reeses peanut butter banana bread brings chocolate-peanut magic to classic banana bread, merging comfort and indulgence in one irresistible loaf. Chocolate chips and Reeses pieces create a playful twist you’ll crave with every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Reeses Pieces or mini Reeses cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with grease and flour or parchment paper lining.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Mash ripe bananas thoroughly in a large bowl, then incorporate smooth peanut butter, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and well-blended.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract to the banana-peanut butter mixture, whisking until completely integrated and smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully incorporate chopped Reeses Pieces or mini Reeses cups and chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even bake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding ingredients together, which keeps the bread tender and prevents a tough, dense texture.
- Swap regular peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives that maintain creamy richness.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe bananas, which naturally increase sweetness and allow for less added sugar without compromising flavor.
- Ensure even baking by rotating the loaf pan halfway through cooking to promote uniform browning and prevent potential uneven spots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg