Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread! Imagine biting into a moist loaf infused with the rich taste of peanut butter and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast or as a midday treat, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but will also have your friends and family coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium, speckled brown)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (high-quality)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the peanut butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs and stir until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt; gently fold until just mixed.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Feel free to add nuts for an extra crunch! Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.