Chocolate Ganache Banana Bread 🍌🍫
Rich, moist banana bread loaded with chocolate chips and topped with a silky chocolate ganache—perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 2 cups flour (250g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, melted (115g)
- ¾ cup sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups / 340g)
- ½ cup milk (120ml)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (90g)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup chocolate, chopped (180g)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Stir in mashed bananas and milk.
4. Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool completely.
6. Make the Ganache
Heat the cream until hot (but not boiling).
Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
Stir until smooth and glossy.
7. Finish
Pour ganache over the cooled banana bread.
Let it set before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread soft
- Let the bread cool fully before adding ganache
