Reese's Peanut Butter Banana (Printer-Friendly)
Moist banana bread featuring ripe bananas and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups for a rich, chocolatey treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed with some texture remaining
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1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar/maple syrup as alternatives)
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2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Peel and mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with small chunks remaining.
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Whisk peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together until fully incorporated and creamy.
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In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and seasoning.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture just until combined to prevent batter from overmixing.
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Carefully fold chopped peanut butter cups into the batter to disperse pockets of chocolate evenly.
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Transfer batter to a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
# Extra Tips:
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Use heavily speckled ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture.
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Avoid overmixing batter to maintain tender, moist bread texture.
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Preheat oven fully before baking to ensure even cooking.
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Let bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to wire rack to prevent breakage.
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Chop peanut butter cups moderately to create delicious pockets of melted chocolate.