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peanut butter banana bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with rich peanut butter and ripe bananas, perfect for quick baking or breakfast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 pieces eggs beaten
  • 1 cup banana mashed (about 3 medium-sized)
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 28 pieces mini Reese’s cups divided

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. Remove wrappers of the mini Reese’s cups; cut 22 into quarters and toss with 1 tbsp flour. Set aside. Cut remaining 6 in half for topping.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 2.5 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  5. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour. Mix on low speed.
  6. Gently fold quartered mini Reese’s cups into batter with spatula.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Top with halved Reese’s cups for decoration.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Enjoy this delicious banana bread as a quick breakfast or a sweet snack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.