Description
Indulgent Reeses peanut butter banana bread blends classic comfort with chocolate-peanut butter magic. Rich banana-infused batter swirled with Reeses pieces creates a mouthwatering dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (170 grams) Reeses peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) creamy peanut butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, blend peanut butter, softened butter, and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth consistency.
- Mash ripe bananas until creamy and blend them into the butter mixture along with vanilla extract, creating a rich, fragrant base.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold peanut butter chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor in each slice.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes to set its structure.
- Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust peanut butter chip quantity based on personal preference, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter for consistent flavor in every slice.
- Overripe bananas provide maximum sweetness and moisture, creating a more tender and flavorful banana bread texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a more uniform batter consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar structure and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg