Reese's Banana Bread

Our Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a must-try for breakfast or snack. This recipe is packed with mini Reese's cups and topped with a rich and creamy glaze. It's guaranteed to become your new favorite way to use up ripe bananas.

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• Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
• Why You'll Love This Recipe 
• Main Ingredients
• How To Make Reese's Banana Bread 
• Storage Recommendations
• Tips and Tricks 
• FAQs
• More Easy Sweet Breads
• Recipe

Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of my favorite things to bake when we have extra-ripe bananas on the counter. I usually make sour cream banana bread because our kids love it the most. It is my favorite quick bread recipe because it's also easy to customize with different flavors.

Over the past few years, I have made several fun variations on our classic recipe. Two of my favorites are Funfetti and double chocolate banana bread.

This week, I decided to add peanut butter to the batter. Trust me, that was a great idea. This simple ingredient takes it to a whole new level. Candy bars and a creamy peanut butter glaze make this Reese's banana bread irresistible!

Why You'll Love This Recipe 

• Best way to use up old bananas. Seriously, it's the best banana bread ever right here. At least, that's what our oldest son told me. He is my chief taste tester right now, so you can believe him.
• Great flavor combo. Each slice has just the right amount of banana and peanut butter. Both adults and kids enjoy this sweet combo.
• Serve any time of day. This is a great sweet bread for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Your family and friends will love it!

Main Ingredients

You can make yummy Reese's peanut butter banana bread at home with simple ingredients from your kitchen or pantry. Just remember to grab a bag of Reese's cups from the store first.

• Granulated Sugar - This sweetens the batter even more.
• Unsalted Butter - Let the butter sit out until softened. You should be able to cream the butter and sugar easily.
• Vanilla Extract - Adds an excellent flavor to the recipe. 
• Large Eggs - The "liquid" in this recipe.
• Sour Cream - Adds moisture to the batter and gives the bread a soft, moist texture. In a pinch, use full-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.
• Creamy Peanut Butter - You can substitute a crunchy variety if you prefer that instead.
• Ripe Bananas - The riper the bunch of bananas are, the better they are for sweet bread. If yours are not ready yet, see our tips on how to ripen bananas.
• Baking Soda - Provides the lift in the sweet bread as it bakes, so NO baking powder is needed.
• All Purpose Flour - Gives the batter structure. See how to measure flour correctly so your recipe turns out every time.
• Reese's Mini Cups - These small unwrapped candies are perfect for this recipe. Cut each one in half to distribute them evenly in the bread.

BruCrew Tip: Use any leftover candies to make Reese's puppy chow or Reese's bars.

How To Make Reese's Banana Bread 

One of the things I love most about peanut butter banana bread is how simple it is to make. Mix the ingredients, pour the batter into a pan, sprinkle some extra Reese's cups on top, and bake. It's a piece of cake!

1. Beat the nut butter, butter, and sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Add the eggs, sour cream, mashed bananas, and vanilla and beat again.
2. Stir together the dry ingredients and slowly mix them into the wet ingredients.
3. Gently stir the peanut butter cups into the batter, then spoon it into a greased loaf pan. Add a few more candies on top of the batter.
4. Bake until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out mostly clean. Remove and let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then flip out and let it cool completely.

 If you want to take this recipe to the next level, add the glaze to the top of the peanut butter cup banana bread. It adds another layer of goodness that will have you reaching for another slice immediately.

The thick and creamy glaze slowly melts into the top of the loaf, making it even more delicious.

Storage Recommendations

After baking, let the whole loaf cool completely on a wire rack. Then, place it in an airtight container or cover it with plastic. Properly stored, it can be kept on the counter for up to 3-4 days.

To freeze sweet bread, let it cool to room temperature. Wrap the entire loaf (without the glaze) or individual slices in plastic wrap. Then, place them in a freezer bag or container and freeze for 2-3 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the fridge before serving.

Tips and Tricks 

• Use overripe bananas. Ripe bananas with black spots have the best sweetness and moisture and will give your recipe the best flavor.
• Use a well-prepared pan. Spray your loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray so the bread comes out easily. You can also make a sling out of parchment paper to lift the loaf out of the pan easily.
• Mash the bananas thoroughly. Use a fork and a plate to mash the ripe fruit before adding it to the batter.
• Do not over-mix the batter! Lumps are ok. Too much mixing can also make the bread tough.
• Use other mix-ins. Try other chopped candy bars or chocolate chips.

FAQs

More Easy Sweet Breads

• Lemon Loaf
• Cinnamon Banana Bread
• Chocolate Zucchini Bread
• Blueberry Banana Bread
• Apple Cider Bread
• Mocha Banana Bread

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This post was first published in April 2020. It was updated and then republished in May 2024.