Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ½ cunsalted butter
room temperature
- 2eggs
beaten
- 1 cbananas)
mashed (about 3 medium-sized bananas
- ½ cwhole milk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 2 ½ c1 tbsp all-purpose flour
divided
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ¼ tspkosher salt
- 28mini Reese’s cups
divided
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with baking spray. Set aside.
- 2
Remove the wrappers of your mini Reese’s cups and cut 22 of them into quarters, and place them into a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of flour. Gently toss them to coat them with the flour. Cut the remaining 6 in half and set them aside in another small bowl to top your bread before baking.
- 3
In a medium-sized bowl, combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, cream together, with a handheld mixer on medium speed, your butter and sugar. Add your eggs, banana and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- 5
Add your flour mixture and your milk to your butter mixture alternately. Starting and ending with your flour mixture. Mix on low speed, being careful not to over mix your batter.
- 6
Using a spatula, gently fold your quartered mini Reese’s cups into your batter.
- 7
Evenly spread your batter into your prepared loaf pan. Gently place your remaining mini Reese’s candies that were cut into halves onto the top of your batter. You will want to arrange them nicely for presentation purposes.
- 8
Bake your bread for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. You will want to check your bread at 45 minutes, and if it is getting too brown, you can lightly tent it with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- 9
Remove your bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to continue to cool for another hour. Make sure your Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is completely cool before slicing.
Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
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About this Recipe
Indulge in the Ultimate Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Prepare to elevate your favorite comfort food with this irresistible Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread! Imagine the classic, homey goodness of moist banana bread – light, fluffy, and bursting with sweet banana flavor – now elevated with a generous swirl of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate from chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. This isn't just banana bread; it's a dessert experience that will delight your taste buds and become a new family favorite.
Our special recipe perfectly balances the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the salty-sweet allure of peanut butter and chocolate. Each slice offers a delicious blend of textures and flavors, from the tender crumb of the bread to the delightful chew of melted Reese's candy. It's the perfect treat for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a decadent dessert.
Tips for the Perfect Loaf
- Ripe Bananas are Key: For the best banana flavor and moisture, use bananas that are very ripe with plenty of brown spots.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to tough bread. Mix until just combined.
- Get Creative with Toppings: While incredible on its own, try serving a warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra special touch.
This Reese's Peanut Butter Banana Bread is more than just a recipe; it's a celebration of classic flavors coming together in a truly unforgettable way. Whether you're a devoted banana bread fan or a peanut butter and chocolate enthusiast, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings!