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Chocolate Glazed Banana Bread

Ultra-moist banana bread packed with chocolate chips and topped with a rich, glossy chocolate glaze. A decadent twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Chocolate Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk plus more if needed

Equipment

  • 9x5 Loaf Pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and mashed bananas.
  3. Stir in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then add flour. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa, melted butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. Pour glaze over the cooled bread and let set before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender.