This isn't the kind of banana bread you're going to serve at breakfast - save this bad boy for dessert! This decadent triple chocolate banana bread is super chocolatey without being overly sweet, and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache. If you like bananas and you like chocolate, you're going to LOVE this!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with nonstick spray or grease and flour the pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, egg, oil, sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
1 cup ripe bananas, 1 egg, 3/4 cup coconut oil, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and whisk to completely combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder or Special Dark cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan in an even layer. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. You want to be sure you don't overbake!
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes, then turn it out directly onto the wire rack to cool completely.
Ganache:
Pour chocolate chips In a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
4 ounces good quality dark chocolate
In a small saucepan, bring cream to a simmer and then pour over the chocolate chips in the bowl. Let stand for a few minutes, then stir to combine until completely smooth.
4 ounces heavy whipping cream
Once the loaf is completely cooled, pour the ganache over the top and let it drizzle down the sides. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.