This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a must-make for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Made with a rich, thick peanut butter banana bread batter, it’s loaded with ripe bananas and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for an extra-decadent twist. It’s delicious served warm from the oven, at room temperature, or chilled, this easy banana bread recipe is perfect for dessert, snacking, or an anytime-of-day treat.

Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Banana bread is one of those scrumptious sweet treats that has lots of twists and tricks up its sleeve. I like to shake-up what ingredients I partner with banana bread, sometimes adding cinnamon and toffee or returning to my first love by giving it a dreamy banana pudding flavor twist.

This heavenly peanut butter banana bread variation uses pantry staples to make a delectable quick snack to enjoy with a steamy cuppa java or with a cup of hot tea. Pack it in the kids lunches, enjoy for game day snacking and holiday baking.

Checkout this quick list of key ingredients you’ll need to make Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Flour – This recipe utilizes self rising flour which already has baking powder, baking soda and salt included.
Bananas – Ripe bananas add moisture and banana flavor.
Peanut Butter – Creamy peanut butter gives this bread it’s signature peanut butter flavor.
Peanut Butter Cups – Chopped Reese’s cups add decadence.
Sugar – Both granulated sugar (white sugar) and light brown sugar for sweetness.
Whole Eggs – Large eggs stabilize the banana bread batter.
Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter for a rich flavor.
Flavoring – Vanilla extract adds creamy floral notes to the taste.
Yogurt – Greek yogurt adds a tangy taste.

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How to Make the BEST Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Heat Oven and Prepare Loaf Pans – Spray the bottom and sides of 2 non-stick metal loaf pans with baking spray or butter and flour.
Cream Butter and Sugar – Cream together the peanut butter, softened butter and vanilla, then add the granulated sugar and brown sugars Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes to fully combined.
Add Eggs – Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
Combine – Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add the flour alternately with the yogurt beginning and ending with flour.
Fold in Banana and Peanut Butter Cups – Stir in the mashed banana and Reese’s by hand until fully incorporated.
Divide Batter Between Prepared Pans – Use a measuring cup to divide the batter between each loaf pan.
Oven – Bake per the baking time in the recipe.
Serve – Cool completely, then slice and serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Stand mixer or hand mixer.
Large bowl and medium bowl.
Balloon whisk.
Measuring cups and spoons.
Two 9×5-inch or 8×4-inch loaf pans.
Silicone spatula.
Chopping board and knife to chop the Reese’s cups.
Wire rack.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Use Overripe Bananas – The more ripe the bananas the sweeter they become. They may look ruined but they make the best banana bread.
Peanut Butter – You could use crunch peanut butter in place of creamy peanut butter. I don’t recommend using natural peanut butters as they can separate and effect the texture of the batter.
Self Rising Flour – You can add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 3 cups of all purpose flour to make this bread. Use a whisk to sift the dry ingredients together then proceed with the recipe as written.
Nuts – You could add 1/2 cup chopped peanuts to the banana bread.
Greek Yogurt – You can replace the Greek yogurt by using the same amount of full fat sour cream.
Reese’s Cups – You can use semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
Gift to a Friend – This recipe makes two loaves making it ideal for freezing or you can share one loaf with a neighbor or friend.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store baked Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread wrapped in plastic wrap, aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Room Temperature – You can also store peanut butter banana bread at room temperature, but it shortens the shelf life by at least 2 days.
Freezer – Cool the banana bread completely, then wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, slice and enjoy.

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