Indulge in the ultimate combination of flavors with this Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread! 🍌🥜 This moist, rich, and chocolatey banana bread is infused with creamy peanut butter, loaded with Reese’s peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, and topped with melted chocolate and fresh bananas. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this recipe is a peanut butter and banana lover’s dream! 🍫✨
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
3 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
½ cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth)
½ cup Reese’s peanut butter chips
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Topping (Optional but Recommended!):
- ½ cup melted chocolate
- 1 banana, sliced (for garnish)
- Extra peanut butter chips and chocolate chips (for extra indulgence!)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add peanut butter, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar—whisk until combined.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir until just combined—do not overmix!
Fold in the Reese’s peanut butter chips and chocolate chips.
Step 3: Bake to Perfection
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 4: Add the Final Touches
Drizzle melted chocolate over the banana bread.
Garnish with banana slices, peanut butter chips, and extra chocolate chips.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the peanut buttery-chocolatey goodness! 🤤
Tips & Variations
Want it extra fudgy? Add an additional ¼ cup melted chocolate into the batter.
Make it crunchy! Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for extra texture.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Conclusion
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a heavenly twist on traditional banana bread—soft, moist, and bursting with peanut butter and chocolate flavors! Whether you’re enjoying it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert, this recipe will become a family favorite. 🍌🥜🍫 Try it today, and let your taste buds go on a delicious adventure! 😍✨