The humble banana bread gets elevated to a whole new level. Decadent Rocky Road Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, sweet, and worthy of a #RecipeNod.
Was banana bread a staple in your house? When mom had a bunch of bananas that were ripe, the aroma of banana bread was not far away. Simple, yet so delicious. Perfect to have with coffee, or a glass of milk after school. OMG this is the BEST banana cake recipe you will ever eat.
I think this has been passed down for generations. My mom did it. I do it, and even my daughter called me one day and said: “Mom I baked some banana bread instead of throwing out the bananas”. You may think yeah so, but you have to understand, my daughter does not bake. This was a surprise even to me.
WHAT IS A RECIPE NOD?
A bunch of Canadian food bloggers are in a Facebook group called #RecipeNod. Each month we are given a bloggers name, and you have to make a recipe from their site. It can be whatever recipe you want. After you make it, you have to put up a picture on Instagram, and a mention on Facebook. You can also do a post if you so desire.
This month I was given Jared of The Hesitant Chef. Jared and I are practically neighbours. We live in the same area. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to pick one of his awesome recipes. This is my version of his Rocky Road Banana Bread.
A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF AWESOME
With a few ingredients, you can turn delicious into awesome. Mash up some bananas, mix up the batter, add some toppings and bake. Nothing is easier than making banana bread (except eating it).
I stayed pretty true to Jared’s version. I swapped out the coconut oil for butter. Added some vanilla. Switched the walnuts to almonds. Reduced the sugar slightly. Included dried bananas in the topping.
The result, well that is pretty obvious. The classic banana bread kicked up a notch. Moist, sweet, and chocolatey. Lots of crunch from all the delicious toppings, and the hint of roasted marshmallows. Trying not to cut into this Decadent Rocky Road Chocolate Banana Bread while it was warm was torture!!
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Isn’t it funny how certain foods bring back such vivid memories? If you read Jared’s post, he talks about his sisters and how they influenced his life. Their favourite snack was marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. All melted together on a spoon.
If you talk to my girls, I can guarantee my youngest daughter will tell you how her big sister made her eat icing sugar sandwiches. Not only eat but drink. You see, she made the mixture too thin, so it would not stick to the bread. Like I mentioned before, she is not a baker!!
Now the icing sugar sandwiches are from my husband’s childhood memories. He somehow managed to pass that along to our girls. He also loves condensed milk on crumpets. Yuk!!!
What food brings back childhood memories for you?
Decadent Rocky Road Chocolate Banana Bread is perfect for dessert or snacks. A great addition to a brunch menu, or a potluck. There is always a reason to bake banana bread.
Do you have ripe bananas, but don’t want to bake? Chocolate Banana Roundup is a great place to use them too.
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Decadent Rocky Road Chocolate Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (and some for topping)
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips (and some for topping)
- ⅓ cup almonds (chopped) (and some for topping)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ cup dried banana slices (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a loaf pan (9x5). I also used parchment since chocolate chips like to stick.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a bowl mash the bananas. To the bananas add the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and milk. Combine well.
- Pour the wet mixture on top of the dry mixture and combine. Do not over mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and chopped almonds. Mix just to combine.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Top with additional chocolate chips, marshmallows, almonds and banana chips.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until done. Test with a cake tester.
- Let cool in pan.
- Once cooled, remove from pan and slice.
- ENJOY!!
Veronika Sykorova
I just had some chocolate oatmeal for breakfast but seeing this I’m craving even more chocolate haha
Homemade & Yummy
Well I’m pretty sure you would love this.
Eileen Kelly
I love banana bread! Add in the toppings is great. I love the addition of the banana chips on top. This is a fun bread
Homemade & Yummy
It sure was delicious.
Monica
Whoa-it’s like breakfast and dessert all in one. You’re speaking my language. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
I know…perfect for both.
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
That banana bread looks so amazing. Love your take on it with the chocolate and the gorgeous topping
Homemade & Yummy
It really is a step up from ordinary banana bread.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
This looks outrageously delicious! Love the flavor combo you have going on here. YUM!
Homemade & Yummy
It really is awesomely delicious.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Brilliant! Great concept!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I do agree with you.
fabiola@notjustbaked
This is such a good idea! I love making banana bread often, now I’ll make it super awesome!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes this does take it to a whole new level for sure.
Michele
The topping on this is just crazy AWESOME!!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes is truly is.
Molly Kumar
I would love to have couple of slices of this bread. It look sso pretty n delicious and saving it for making soon.
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you enjoy it…we sure did.
Daniela Anderson
I feel embarassed to make this confession, but l have never baked banana bread. I know, how bad is that! We all love bananas in the house, so they are never missing from our fruit bowl, l really have to try your recipe. The bread must go so well with a nice cup of tea.
Homemade & Yummy
NEVER??? Oh my….you really need to give this a try then.
Michelle | A Latte Food
Banana bread was a staple in our house too! It’s actually one of those recipes that always brings me back to childhood 🙂 This chocolate version looks so rich and decadent! I’m in love!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is in a league of it’s own.