I secretly have a love affair with banana bread. This is mostly for the frugal mother in me. There is something so satisfying about reviving a bunch of old bananas sitting on the counter. Also, when bananas are just about to go bad they are perfect for treats because most of there starches have morphed into sugar. This recipe for triple chocolate banana bread keeps this in mind. Its made with just a few simple ingredients, and helps you not waste those not so beautiful overripe bananas.
This recipe is super simple to make. It all starts with browning your butter. The brown butter really compliments the banana flavors. It also cuts through the bitterness and richness of the chocolate flavors. And while I know browning our butter can feel like a chore, it is definitely worth the trouble.
Ripe Bananas
Sugar: Granulated and Brown
Chocolate Chips
Let the Banana Bread Cool for Cutting- Doing this ensure that all of the hot air will be out of the banana bread.
Grease the pan well– Use butter or cake release to ensure your banana bread doesn’t stick to the pan.
Use over ripe bananas– You want the bananas to be just a little bit past ripe to give the bread a sweet banana flavor.
