This Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe is a sweet treat that’s easy to make and packed with peanut butter flavor, chocolate chips, and chopped Reese’s. 

Reese's peanut butter banana bread on a white plate surrounded by Reeses cups in and out of their packaging.


 

It starts with a cake mix and comes together quickly with a few pantry staples. Bonus: It works with gluten-free or regular cake mix!

hand holding fork with smashed bananas on a white plate with fork lines in the bananas.

Why I Love This Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread

  • A shortcut peanut butter banana bread recipe made with a mix
  • Packed with mashed bananas, peanut butter cups, and chocolate chips
  • Can be made with gluten-free purpose flour alternatives or traditional mixes
  • Feels like dessert, works for breakfast—what more could you want?
  • A must-try for any peanut butter lover
Reeses cups chopped up on a wooden cutting board with two Reeses cups on their packaging.

Ingredient Notes

  • Cake Mix: Choose your favorite yellow or butter-flavored cake mix. For a gluten-free option, I love Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix.
  • Overripe Bananas: The riper the better! They add natural banana flavor and moisture to this quick bread.
  • Butter: Use melted unsalted butter at room temperature. You can also use canola oil if preferred.
  • Eggs: Helps bind the wet ingredients together.
  • Water: Just enough to create the perfect batter consistency.
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: Roughly chop about a cup’s worth. These add that classic chocolate peanut butter banana bread flavor.
  • Chocolate Chips: Optional, but highly recommended!
  • Parchment Paper: Great for lining your 5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
chopped Reeses cup in bread batter and pink spoon.

How to Make This Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 overripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add in cake mix, melted butter (or canola oil), eggs, and water. Beat until combined. This is your wet ingredients mixture.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine chopped peanut butter cups and dry ingredients like chocolate chips or peanut butter chips, if using.
  5. Fold chopped Reese’s and chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a few for the top of the bread.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining Reese’s on top.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack or wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
    banana bread batter with chopped Reeses on top in a glass loaf pan.

    Quick Tips

    • For even more peanut butter flavor, swirl in a spoonful of creamy peanut butter before baking.
    • This loaf of peanut butter banana bread can also be made in a muffin tin—just reduce baking time to 18–22 minutes.
    • Store the whole loaf in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for 2–3 days at room temp.
    • Want to freeze it? Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature overnight.
    • Drizzle with maple syrup for a brunch-ready treat next time.
    Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread in glass loaf pan

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Can I substitute natural sweeteners?
      Yes! Try coconut sugar, brown sugar, or even maple syrup to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
    • What kind of peanut butter is best?
      This is flexible! Creamy peanut butter is classic, but natural peanut butter or cashew butter also works well.
    • Can I use oil instead of butter?
      Yes, substitute with canola oil using the same measurement.
    • How do I keep it fresh?
      Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for longer freshness.
    • Can I double the recipe?
      Absolutely! Bake in two pans or in a larger pan, adjusting time as needed.
    • What’s the best way to serve it?
      Sliced and warm with a bit of vanilla extract or extra creamy peanut butter spread on top!

     

    Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread with slice cut and chopped Reeses cups surrounding it. Banana and Reeses in packages in top left corner.

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    Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread

    Lise Sullivan Ode
    A super easy banana bread recipe, made with a cake mix and filled with chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Bonus: You can make this with a gluten free OR regular cake mix!
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 box yellow cake mix, I used a Betty Crocker gluten free mix
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup
    • 2 bananas, mashed
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • 1 cup Reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
    • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Equipment

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10″x5″ loaf pan. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, place cake mix, water, butter, bananas, and eggs. With an electric mixer, beat on low for 30 seconds, then turn up to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in peanut butter cups (reserving a handful to sprinkle on top). Then stir in chocolate chips.
    • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkled reserved peanut butter cups on top. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into middle of bread comes out clean. Let cool.
    • Slice and serve. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
    Serving: 1slice, Calories: 148kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 132mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 297IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg

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