Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread That Tastes Like Dessert for Breakfast

There are banana breads you make because you need to use up ripe fruit, and then there are banana breads you make because you cannot stop thinking about them. This Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread definitely falls into the second category. It takes everything comforting about classic banana bread and gives it a candy-shop twist with creamy peanut butter flavor and the indulgent appeal of Reese’s in every slice.

This is the kind of loaf that works just as well with morning coffee as it does on a dessert table. It is rich, soft, and packed with peanut butter-banana flavor, which is already a winning combination before you even get to the chocolate-peanut butter candy. If you love nostalgic, bakery-style quick breads with a fun upgrade, this recipe is one you will want to keep close.

Why I Love This Recipe

What I love most about this recipe is how naturally banana and peanut butter work together. The bananas bring sweetness and moisture, while the peanut butter adds richness and a slightly salty balance that keeps the loaf from tasting one-note. Add Reese’s to the mix, and it turns into a banana bread that feels extra special without being complicated.

It is also a great “in-between” recipe. It is cozy enough for breakfast or brunch, but sweet enough to pass as dessert. If you already love recipes like Chocolate Chip Banana Bread or deeply peanut buttery treats like The Best Peanut Butter Brownies I’ve Ever Made, this loaf lands right in that sweet spot.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread

Based on the ingredients you provided, this recipe includes:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Reese’s Mix-Ins

For a full Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread, I recommend folding in:

• Chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups or Reese’s Pieces
• Optional peanut butter chips or chocolate chips for extra richness

Dry Ingredients

A standard banana bread base typically also includes:

• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda or baking powder
• Salt

Because your ingredient list appears to be incomplete, I’m keeping this article centered on the flavor profile and method rather than claiming exact measurements for the missing dry ingredients.

Swaps and Notes

Creamy peanut butter gives the smoothest texture here, but natural peanut butter can work if it is very well stirred. The riper your bananas are, the better. Deep yellow bananas with plenty of brown spots will give you the best sweetness and moisture.

For the candy, chopped mini peanut butter cups distribute more evenly through the loaf, while larger chunks create gooier pockets. You can also sprinkle a few extra pieces on top before baking for a more dramatic finish.

If you like sweet snack bakes with a peanut butter twist, No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are another great one to keep in rotation.

How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread

1. Prep the pan and oven

Grease a loaf pan and preheat your oven to 350°F. You can also line the pan with parchment for easier lifting and slicing later.

2. Mix the wet ingredients

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the peanut butter, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined.

3. Add the dry ingredients

Stir in your flour, leavening, and salt just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, since that can make banana bread dense instead of tender.

4. Fold in the Reese’s

Gently fold chopped Reese’s candies into the batter. Save a small handful for the top if you want the loaf to look extra bakery-style.

5. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake until the center is set and a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs, usually around 50 to 65 minutes depending on your pan and add-ins.

6. Cool before slicing

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it finish setting and makes the slices cleaner.

Tips for Success

Use very ripe bananas. This is not the recipe for barely yellow fruit. The softer and darker the bananas, the better the loaf will taste.

Do not overmix once the flour goes in. Stir just until combined so the texture stays soft and tender.

If your top is browning too quickly before the center is done, loosely tent the loaf with foil during the last part of baking.

For the cleanest slices, let the bread cool fully before cutting. It is tempting to cut in right away, but the loaf holds together much better once it has had time to rest.

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

This banana bread is perfect slightly warm with a cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. For a sweeter dessert-style presentation, serve thick slices with a little whipped cream or a drizzle of melted peanut butter.

It also fits beautifully into a brunch spread alongside snackable sweets like Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites or chilled desserts like No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie. If you are building a peanut butter lover’s dessert table, it pairs especially well with The Best Peanut Butter Brownies I’ve Ever Made.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Because the full ingredient list and exact candy amount were not included, the nutrition will vary. For a typical loaf cut into 10 slices, you can expect each serving to be approximately:

• Calories: 320–380
• Carbohydrates: 35–42g
• Fat: 16–21g
• Protein: 6–8g
• Sugar: 22–28g
• Sodium: varies based on peanut butter and candy used

For exact nutritional values, you would want to calculate using your final flour, leavening, and Reese’s quantities.

Storage and Leftover Tips

Store the cooled banana bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate it for up to 1 week. Because of the candy mix-ins, I like refrigerating leftovers and warming slices slightly before serving.

This loaf also freezes well. Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.

More Recipes You Will Love

If you love this flavor combination, here are a few more recipes worth trying next:

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for a classic quick bread with a chocolatey twist
• The Best Peanut Butter Brownies I’ve Ever Made for rich, fudgy peanut butter dessert vibes
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites for easy snackable sweets
• No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie when you want a chilled dessert option
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars for another peanut butter favorite

Final Thoughts

Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread is the kind of recipe that makes ordinary banana bread feel a lot more fun. It is moist, sweet, rich, and packed with the classic peanut butter-banana combination that never seems to go out of style. With the Reese’s folded in, every slice feels a little more indulgent and a lot more memorable.

Since your ingredient list appears to stop at the wet ingredients, I kept this article honest and flexible around the missing dry ingredients and mix-in amounts. Even so, the flavor direction is absolutely clear: this is a comfort-bake for peanut butter fans.

If you make it, I would love to hear how you finished the recipe. Share your twist, leave feedback, and follow along for more crave-worthy comfort bakes from Jason Griffith on Chef Maniac.