Description
This delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread combines the classic moist and sweet banana bread with the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter cups. Perfectly soft and filled with chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, this recipe yields two loaves that make an irresistible treat for any peanut butter and chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups or 450 grams)
- 3 large eggs (150 grams)
- ½ cup salted butter, room temperature (1 stick or 113 grams)
- ½ cup brown sugar (107 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (99 grams)
- â…“ cup creamy peanut butter (90 grams)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (6 grams)
Add-ins
- 2 cups Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped and divided (about 350 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 9×5-inch loaf pans with nonstick spray or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, room temperature butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed or fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread tender. This should take about 1 minute.
- Fold in Peanut Butter Cups: Gently fold in 1 cup of the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
- Fill Pans and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Add Topping: Remove the pans from the oven and allow the banana bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, top each loaf with the remaining chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups while the bread is still warm so they slightly melt into the surface.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Room temperature ingredients (butter and eggs) ensure better mixing and a lighter batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid tough bread.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; clean or slightly moist crumbs mean it’s done.
- Feel free to substitute salted butter with unsalted and add a pinch of salt if preferred.
- The peanut butter cups add sweetness and texture, so adjust sugar quantity if you want less sweetness.
- Store leftover banana bread wrapped in plastic wrap or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
