A Decadent Twist on a Classic Comfort Bake 🍌🥜🍫
If banana bread is already one of your favorite comfort foods, get ready to fall completely in love—because this Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread takes everything you adore about classic banana bread and turns it into a rich, bakery-worthy indulgence. Moist, tender crumb. Deep banana flavor. Creamy peanut butter. Melty chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in every bite.
This is not just banana bread—it’s dessert banana bread. The kind you bake “just to use up bananas” and then find yourself cutting slice after slice because it’s simply impossible to resist.
Perfect for breakfast, snack time, dessert, or gifting, this loaf is guaranteed to make peanut butter and chocolate lovers very happy.
Why This Banana Bread Is So Special
Ultra-moist and tender texture
Perfect balance of banana, peanut butter, and chocolate
Loaded with real Reese’s pieces
Simple ingredients, big flavor
Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead
Feels like a bakery treat but made at home
Every slice is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying without being overly sweet.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
3 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup creamy peanut butter
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
½ cup Reese’s Pieces (optional, for extra crunch and color)
Optional Peanut Butter Drizzle
¼ cup creamy peanut butter, melted
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and a uniform crumb.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter and melted butter, stirring until well combined.
Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture should be smooth, thick, and glossy.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the milk or buttermilk. Mix gently until just combined.
Do not overmix—this is the key to soft, tender banana bread.
Step 5: Fold in the Reese’s
Gently fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces (if using). Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter so every slice is packed with chocolatey peanut butter goodness.
Step 6: Bake to Perfection
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10–15 minutes.
Step 7: Cool the Bread
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
This step is important—cutting too early can cause the loaf to crumble.
Optional Peanut Butter Drizzle
For an extra layer of indulgence, melt ¼ cup peanut butter in the microwave for 20–30 seconds until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
This finishing touch makes the bread look bakery-perfect and adds even more peanut butter flavor.
What This Banana Bread Tastes Like
Moist and tender crumb
Strong banana flavor
Creamy peanut butter richness
Melty Reese’s chunks in every bite
Slight crunch from Reese’s Pieces
It’s sweet, rich, and deeply satisfying—without being overwhelming.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread:
Warm with a cup of coffee
As a sweet breakfast treat
With a glass of cold milk
Slightly toasted with butter
As a dessert with vanilla ice cream
It’s delicious any time of day.
Storage & Freezing
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Refrigerate for up to 5 days
Freeze slices or whole loaf for up to 2 months
To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
Helpful Tips for Best Results
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor
Creamy peanut butter works best
Chop Reese’s while cold for cleaner cuts
Don’t overmix the batter
Let the loaf cool fully before slicing
Easy Variations
Swap Reese’s Pieces for chocolate chips
Add chopped peanuts for crunch
Use dark chocolate Reese’s for deeper flavor
Make mini loaves for gifting
Final Thoughts
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is pure comfort with a fun, indulgent twist. It’s everything you love about banana bread—taken to the next level with peanut butter and chocolate. One slice is never enough, and it’s guaranteed to become a repeat recipe in your kitchen.