🍌 Reese Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread 🍫🥜✨

A rich, moist banana bread studded with melty peanut butter cups—comfort food with a candy twist!

Ingredients

Dry Base

• 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Wet Blend

• ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
• 1 cup (240 g) mashed ripe banana (≈2½–3 bananas)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120 mL) whole milk

Add-Ins & Finish

• 28 mini peanut butter cups, divided
• 1 tbsp flour (for dusting mix-ins)

Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment.
2. Coat Mix-Ins: Chop 22 peanut butter cups. Toss with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking.
3. Mix Dry: Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
4. Build Batter: Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs gradually. Mix in banana and vanilla.
5. Combine: Add dry mixture in thirds, alternating with milk. Mix gently until smooth (do not overmix).
6. Fold & Fill: Fold in floured peanut butter cup pieces. Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
7. Top & Bake: Halve remaining 6 cups. Press into batter surface. Bake 55–65 minutes, tenting with foil if browning too quickly. Test with toothpick.
8. Cool & Slice: Rest 15 minutes in pan. Lift out with parchment. Cool 1–2 hours before slicing.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
• Total Time: ~1.5 hours + cooling
• Yield: 10–12 slices
• Kcal: ~350 kcal per slice

✨ Moist banana bread meets gooey peanut butter cups—an indulgent twist on a classic favorite!