Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
A delightful banana bread that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter, sweet bananas, and chocolatey Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter Creamy or crunchy peanut butter can be used.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.
- 1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Adds sweetness and chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas with peanut butter and melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, scoop of vanilla ice cream, or spread of cream cheese for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.