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Banana Bread with Chocolate Glaze

We love this chocolate glazed banana bread! Our favorite banana bread recipe made with plain greek yogurt, baked until tender and then drenched in a rich chocolate glaze. Tastes like a treat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 or 2.5 medium bananas
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
chocolate glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Whisk in the vanilla extract. Whisk in the mashed bananas.
  4. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the sour cream until combined.
  5. Pour in the loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool completely before glazing. Let the glaze set for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing.
chocolate glaze
  1. Whisk together the ingredients until smooth. Pour over the banana bread once it is cooled. Let it set for 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

  • idea from foodnetwork