This Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread is moist, full of flavor, and swirled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Spread!
I feel like my kitchen is a bakery at times.
Cookies on the counter, creamy desserts in the fridge, and banana bread baking in the oven. Since I’m a food blogger, the sweet treats are usually overflowing pretty much at any given time. And while I have a few tried and true favorites that I make just for myself, I’m constantly looking for new and unique ways to create some delicious recipes.
And one of my all-time favorites is banana bread. I love the smell, the taste, and the texture. Give me a slice or two of this tasty bread and I’m one happy girl.
But as much as I love it, I don’t make it all that often. And I partially blame it on the hubster, because he doesn’t like banana bread. And what’s even crazier is that he eats a banana just about every day. Hard to believe, right? So my excuse as to why I don’t make it nearly enough seems like a valid one to me, otherwise I would down the entire loaf by myself.
Then there are those times where I just need some banana bread.
Like right now. I get that craving and can’t wait to use up those overripe bananas (from the hubster’s stash) sitting on my counter. So when that temptation struck last week, I decided to get creative and add in my newest addiction to the batter…Reese’s Peanut Butter Spread, in order to create this Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread.
Let’s sidetrack for a minute, have you tried this Reese’s Spread? It’s simply amazing!
It’s a creamy spread, a bit thicker than peanut butter, that tastes just like the inside of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. I almost have no words for it, it’s just that good. And I won’t even tell you how many jars I’ve gone through (with just my spoon) in the past three months.
Anyways, back to the bread.
This Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread is moist, full of flavor, and swirled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Spread. And to top it off, I added a smooth and creamy peanut butter glaze to give these bread even more flavor. Made with vanilla Greek yogurt and a combination of simple ingredients, this bread is soft and oh-so delicious. And best of all, it’s so easy to make! With no mixer needed, you can have this bread ready in no time!
If you love banana bread and peanut butter just as much as me, then grab those bananas and get bakin’! The creamy peanut butter and sweet bananas will delight your taste buds. And that peanut butter glaze? Watch out…it’s very easy to eat this straight from the bowl (not that I did that, or anything).
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Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 3 medium bananas mashed
- ½ cup Reese's peanut butter spread or creamy peanut butter, slightly melted
PEANUT BUTTER GLAZE
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together sugar and melted butter. Add in eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract, stir to combine. Slowly add flour mixture into wet ingredients and stir well. Gently fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Spread Reese's peanut butter spread over the top, lightly smoothing out to sides of pan with spatula. Pour rest of batter on top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, combine the melted peanut butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Mir says
You don’t have to convince me, the PB addict, Gayle! This looks fantastic. I love that PB drizzle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mir!
June Burns says
Mmm now that looks like my kind of banana bread! I’ll have to check out the peanut butter spread, it sounds tasty 🙂
Gayle says
You would love this peanut butter spread, June! So delicious, especially when added to this bread!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
That PB cup spread sounds to die for! I want to be in your kitchen! I bet if I was, there would be significantly fewer desserts around 🙂
Gayle says
Come on over! You can have your pick of desserts! 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
I like that this is a socially acceptable way to have peanut butter cups for breakfast! 🙂
Gayle says
Definitely, Liz! Thanks!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
BANANA BREAD!!! YUM! I am such a big fan of ‘nana bread but my boyfriend isn’t too keen on it either! Banana bread isn’t really a thing here – he tried it for the first time when we started dating! Maybe it’s one of those things that you grow up liking? Banana Bread will always be one of my favorite things ever and I love that yours has an awesome peanut butter drizzle!! Yum!! Pinned 🙂 Hope your week is off to a great start!
Gayle says
Thanks so much, Ceara! I think I could eat banana bread just about all day, every day…it’s so good!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I’m about to head out to the grocery store and it looks like I will be adding one more thing to my list! This bread looks amazing.
Gayle says
Thanks, Christin! And you will love this spread if you buy it, so addicting!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I love the Reese’s PB spread, it is so addictive! Such a great idea to add a layer of it in this banana bread as well as drizzling it on top! It looks fabulous and I can just imagine how amazing it tastes!
Gayle says
Thanks so much, Kelly! The spread definitely gives this bread the perfect touch!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I am a HUGE fan of banana bread! This one sounds incredible with that drizzle. I love it!
Gayle says
Thanks, Jen!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
I have been CRAVING banana bread! Yours looks incredible with the peanut butter swirl! I think I’d have to add in some chocolate chips, too. 🙂 Chocolate plus banana plus peanut butter = the best!
Gayle says
Chocolate chips and peanut butter definitely make the best combo! Thanks, Kristine!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Um, YESSSSS! I have a PB banana bread recipe that I love (we are banana bread fiends!), but it doesn’t have the Reese’s spread in it! This is sooo much better!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Love love love banana bread! And I’m usually not a peanut butter person, but I love peanut butter with banana. So this is THE banana bread for me! <3
Gayle says
Thanks, Olivia! Sounds like this is perfect for you!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
I love banana bread, it looks delicious Gayle! Love the peanut butter – so yummy! I bet this made the perfect mid-morning treat with a cuppa! 😀
Gayle says
Thanks, Jess! This is definitely perfect with some coffee or hot chocolate!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
That reese’s spread has been calling my name the last two times at the grocery store. You’ve convinced me- I need to get it!
Gayle says
You definitely need to try it, Sarah! It’s the best!
Cailee says
YUM!! Is there anything like the combo of PB and bananas?!! Seriously, I’m pretty sure it trumps mint and chocolate (which is saying a lot if ya know how much I love that combo!!) Great recipe girl!!
Gayle says
I totally agree, Cailee! Thanks for the kind words!
Rachelle says
I keep hearing how amazing this Reece’s PB spread is. I’m totally going to pick some up today. Your peanut butter banana bread looks like a delicious opportunity to try it out!
Gayle says
Thanks so much, Rachelle! I hope you love this bread if you try it!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I love banana bread and it’s even better with PB, this looks fantastic Gayle! I need to try the Reese spread!
Gayle says
Thanks, Manali!
mira says
What a gorgeous looking bread Gayle! I love the combination of pb and banana 🙂 Need to try it for sure 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Mira!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I love reinventing banana bread! I just made some with crushed pineapple and chocolate chips. This version looks so amazing!!!
Gayle says
Oh the pineapple and chocolate chips sound amazing, Megan! Thanks for the kind words!
Nicole - Coking for Keeps says
Is it dessert? Is it breakfast??? Who cares??! Love!
Gayle says
Haha yes! Thanks, Nicole!
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says
I always have a ton of dessert in my fridge too. It’s so hard not to eat them all either. I love that Reese’s spread. So many fun ways to use it. This bread looks so yummy. I was actually tired of the same old banana bread, but this…Wow genius Gayle. Puts a whole new lever to the typical banana bread. I like your thinking. Making this asap! Pinned.
Gayle says
Thanks so much, Cyndi! It was so fun to create this bread. So flavorful, too!
marcie says
Shame on your husband for not liking banana bread. haha I find that I don’t make things I love when my husband doesn’t share the enthusiasm either, but sometimes, I just gotta do it anyway. 🙂 This bread looks delicious, Gayle, and I’m a huge peanut butter-banana fan! I’d eat this with you any time. 🙂
Gayle says
Haha I know, right?! My husband is definitely missing out! Thanks so much for the banana bread love, friend!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Peanut butter banana is always a winning combination! I love that drizzle and would love a slice as an afternoon snack!
Gayle says
It makes the perfect snack! Thanks, Ashley!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Wait?!!! There’s Reese’s peanut butter SPREAD?!! Where can I find this?!! oh my gawd. . I’m a peanut butter and chocolate-o-holic! Sweet treats and food are usually overflowing in my kitchen too pretty much everyday . .. which reminds me, I need to go running!!! I love this bread, Gayle!!!
Gayle says
This spread is amazing, Alice! You should be able to find it at your grocery store. I’ve also seen it at Walmart and Target! Thanks for the kind words, friend!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
My favorite sandwich when I was a kid was peanut butter and banana. Such a great combo. So I just know I’m going to love this peanut butter banana bread!
Gayle says
I still love those sandwiches! Thanks, Natalie!
Oana says
I just bought a jar of peanut butter and I guess I know now what to do with it. It looks great, just the kind of treat I’d love to have next to my morning cup of tea.
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Most mornings my hubby eats a banana with peanut butter – I’m just going to have to surprise him with his favorite flavors in your bread! We will absolutely love this!!
Gayle says
Hope your husband loves this, Annie!
Linda @ Veganosity says
This is seriously amazing Gayle! I’m pinning it to my “recipes I want to veganize” board.
Gayle says
Thanks, Linda!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
yummmm Gayle this looks awesome! and the PB glaze/drizzle OMGEEE YUM! I love banana bread but with PB mmmm heaven 😉
Gayle says
Thanks, Michele! Peanut butter and bananas make the best combo!
Brielle @ Breezy Bakes says
If there was ever a way to make banana bread better, this is it!!!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Brielle!
Danielle @ Live Well Bake Often says
Your husband sounds about like mine when it comes to bananas, what is with these men?! Only kidding, but I could totally go for a slice of this banana bread! It looks sooo good and I love the peanut butter cup spread in there too. Pinned!
Gayle says
I just don’t get them, Danielle! 🙂 Thanks so much for the banana bread love and pin!
Mary Frances says
I am so with you Gayle, everything about banana bread is absolutely amazing. And now you added Reeses? Can we say kryptonite?? Chocolate, peanut butter, and banana for life!
Gayle says
Definitely, Mary Frances! The best combo ever!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Love the peanut butter and banana combination. It’s divine and combining it together in a bread is genius. Great recipe Gayle
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I don’t understand your man — I would totally go for banana bread over a fresh banana ANY day! Especially one filled with peanut butter!
Gayle says
Haha me too, Ashley!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Banana Bread reminds me of home. It’s warm, aromatic, and welcoming. I can sit at the table and eat at least four slices. No shame. The reason why I exercise so much is so that I can eat these treats. 😀 So, I need to make this soon and then eat it without shame or remorse. Who doesn’t love banana bread drizzled in a healthy amount of peanut butter? 😀
Gayle says
I can definitely eat more than my fair share of banana bread too, Erin! Thanks for the kind words!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
There is never a bad time for banana bread but PB banana bread?! I am SO there!
Gayle says
Exactly, Jessica! Thank you!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Yum! Peanut butter and bananas just belong together. This bread looks fantastic Gayle! Also, I didn’t know that anyone could NOT like banana bread, how is that possible?!! It’s so good! More for you though! 🙂 Pinned!
Gayle says
More for me is always good, right? 🙂 Thanks for the kind words and pin, Stacey!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
Love the idea of peanut butter and banana bread, Gayle! plus pictures look so great! good recipe, indeed!
Gayle says
Thanks, Savita!
Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven says
If throwing candy into banana bread is wrong, then I don’t think I ever want to be right. Holy yum, Gayle, this bread looks completely amaze-balls! And that glaze? Uh, just give me a spoon and I think I’m set for life. 😀 Pinning this beauty!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
This is my kind of banana bread! I have to look for that Reese’s spread!
Gayle says
This spread is amazing, Kelly! You would love it!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Banana bread is so good! I love how you made it even more awesome with peanut butter cups! It’s ok to eat an entire loaf for breakfast, right? 🙂
Gayle says
Definitely ok to eat this all for breakfast! Thanks, Leah!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
That bread looks SO delicious! And I love how you combined the flavors of banana bread and peanut butter cups together, that’s awesome!! Pinned 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Christina! It’s the best!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
I LOVE banana bread. And then you go ahead and drizzle peanut butter on it? GOODNESS. Pinning now 🙂
Gayle says
The peanut butter drizzle takes this bread to a whole new level! Thanks, Andrea!
Ashley says
I’ve been on such a banana bread kick lately – this looks soooo good! I mean with the peanut butter alone … gah I can never get enough!
Gayle says
Me either! That’s why banana bread and peanut butter make the best combo ever! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I could eat banana bread every day and not get tired of it!! I love these flavors in this bread!
Gayle says
Me too, Dorothy! Thanks!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
I haven’t tried (or seen?) Reese’s spread, but now I obviously have to because….. THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! Banana bread is just the best, and banana + pb is ever better!! 😀
Gayle says
You have to try this spread, Jess! You would love it! Makes banana bread even better! 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Your kitchen sounds just like mine 🙂 Desserts everywhere!!!! Oh, and that Reese’s spread…it’s so dangerous! I keep eating spoonfuls every day! It’s that amazing! And on banana bread? I would love a huge slice of this for breakfast!!!
Gayle says
Isn’t this spread so addicting?! That’s why I had to make this…so I wouldn’t eat it straight from the jar! 🙂