Description
Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors that elevates the classic banana bread into a decadent treat. This moist and fluffy loaf combines rich peanut butter with sweet, ripe bananas and chunks of chocolatey goodness, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack. It’s easy to make and yields two loaves, ensuring there’s plenty to share with family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm with a pat of butter or paired with fresh fruit, this banana bread is bound to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 small ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups chopped Reese's cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two loaf pans by greasing them.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar; blend well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until light in color.
- Alternately incorporate self-rising flour with Greek yogurt; mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas and chopped Reese's cups.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips alongside the Reese's cups.