Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
Add the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
Add the Reese’s and Optional Add-ins:
Gently fold in the chopped mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped peanuts. This will give your banana bread a delicious burst of peanut butter and chocolate flavor in every bite.
Bake the Banana Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning while the inside finishes baking.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy! This bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
