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    Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

    Published: Oct 22, 2023 by Keri Hix

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    Triple chocolate banana bread is a delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist and indulgent bread is made with not just one, but three different kinds
    Decadent triple chocolate banana bread.
    Triple chocolate banana bread on a cutting board, layered with rich cocoa and chunks of ripe bananas.

    Classic banana bread is taken to a new level with this Triple Chocolate Banana Bread. Chocolate lovers will go wild for this moist banana bread topped with a delightful thick chocolate glaze. A few over ripe bananas and you have a dessert any one would love. 

    Chocolate banana bread on a cutting board.
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    But you know what? If you're craving a slice of this delicious chocolate banana bread for breakfast, go for it – no judgment here! 

    Many of us remember the wonderful aromas that would fill the house when our mom's cooked banana bread for us. Brown bananas never went to waste! The over-ripe bananas adding a slightly sweet, delightful taste the the moist, tender bread. 

    If you enjoy quick bread, you might also like this old fashioned orange bread with pecans or this yummy lemon bread with a baked in glaze.

    Recipe Ingredients

    The ingredients for a banana bread are shown on a counter.

    Butter, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, unsweetened baking cocoa, chocolate chips, and heavy cream.

    Step-by-step Directions

    Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.

    A blue bowl with flour, cocoa powder, and a whisk in it.

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside the dry ingredients for a moment.

    A green bowl with eggs, butter, sugar, and a hand mixer.

    In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mashed bananas and mix until combined.

    A blue bowl with mashed bananas, and other ingredients in it.

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

    Chocolate banana bread batter and chocolate chips in a blue bowl with a wooden spoon.

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Chocolate banana bread batter in a loaf pan.

    Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out evenly.

    A just baked loaf of chocolate banana bread in a pan.

    Bake the chocolate banana bread for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool in the pan.

    A frying pan with a whisk, heavy cream, brown sugar and butter in it.

    In a medium skillet, heat the heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring often until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to lightly bubble. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted.

    Chocolate chips in a pan with a whisk and hot sweetened cream.

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chocolate chips.

    Chocolate sauce in a pan with a whisk.

    Whisk until melted and the frosting is smooth. Pour the frosting into a small bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes.

    A spoon is drizzling chocolate glaze on chocolate banana bread.

    Remove the bread from the loaf pan and drizzle the frosting over the top.

    A chocolate cake on a cooling rack.

    Slice the bread and serve.

    A slice of chocolate banana bread on a cutting board.

    So, don't throw out those extra bananas! Try this Triple Chocolate Banana Bread and see what your family thinks about it. If you want to enhance the chocolate flavor, try adding dark chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet. Does this recipe have too much chocolate for your family? Eliminate the glaze and have double chocolate banana bread. 

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I freeze this chocolate banana bread?

    It can be frozen, but it’s best to do so without the frosting on top. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.

    How can I store chocolate banana bread to keep it fresh?

    You can store it, covered, at room temperature up to 3 days. Or, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    What's the best way to add the chocolate glaze?

    Let the banana bread cool a bit, then drizzle the glaze over the bread.

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    A slice of chocolate banana bread with glaze on a wood base.

    Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

    Delight your taste buds with Triple Chocolate Banana Bread. Classic banana bread with chocolate chips, and topped with a decadent glaze.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 377kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    Ingredients

    Banana Bread

    • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ cup Butter softened
    • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar packed
    • 2 Eggs
    • 4 Bananas peeled and mashed (small to medium)
    • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Frosting:

    • ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
    • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoon Butter
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ⅓ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside the dry ingredients for a moment.
    • In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mashed bananas and mix until combined.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out evenly.
    • Bake the chocolate banana bread for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool in the pan.
    • In a medium skillet, heat the heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring often until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to lightly bubble. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted.
    • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chocolate chips.
    • Whisk until melted and the frosting is smooth. Pour the frosting into a small bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes.
    • Remove the bread from the loaf pan and drizzle the frosting over the top.
    • Slice the bread and serve.

    Notes

     
    • The bread keeps well at room temperature for up to three days.
    • It can be frozen, but it’s best to do so without the frosting on top. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
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