Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Reese's
This moist banana bread combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with sweet overripe bananas. Loaded with chocolate chips and Reese's peanut butter chips, it creates an indulgent breakfast treat or afternoon snack. The key to tender texture is gentle mixing - don't worry about a few flour streaks in the batter. Perfect for using up brown bananas and satisfying both kids and adults with its familiar candy-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flouralmond flour2:3 ratiogluten-freegluten-free
use 1 1/3 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups bananas, over ripe and mashed
- ¾ cup chocolate chipssugar-free chocolate chips1:1 ratiolow-sugarFull guide →
- ¾ cup Reese's peanut butter chips
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2
Line loaf pan with foil
- 3
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl
- 4
Cream together butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl
- 5
Stir in eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas until well blended
- 6
Stir chips into wet mixture
- 7
Stir banana mixture into flour mixture by hand until mostly mixed, leaving some flour spots
- 8
Pour batter into loaf pan
- 9
Bake for about 45 minutes
- 10
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on wire rack
Tips
Don't overmix the batter - a few flour streaks are fine and will prevent a dense, rubbery texture
Line the loaf pan with foil for easy removal and cleanup
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week
Can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered at room temperature
Serve at room temperature, optionally warmed for 10-15 seconds in microwave
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix the batter to avoid dense, rubbery texture
Don't use underripe bananas as they won't provide enough sweetness and moisture
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
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General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I freeze this banana bread?
Yes, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
What if I don't have Reese's peanut butter chips?
You can substitute regular peanut butter chips or mini peanut butter cups chopped into pieces for similar flavor.
How do I know when the bread is done?
Insert a toothpick into the center - it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.