Got leftover Easter candy? This Easter Banana Bread recipe is the perfect way to use it up! Sweet, ripe bananas and those chocolatey bits make a bread you'll crave all year.
Once you taste this recipe, you're going to buy bananas and hope they quickly turn brown so you can bake this recipe over and over again!
Let me share with you another Easter Bread Recipe that's a sinfully, chocolate recipe you are going to love.
Turn leftover Easter candy into a year-round indulgence with this decadent banana bread recipe!
Sweet, overripe bananas, melty chocolate chunks, and a few pastel candies transform an ordinary recipe into a delicious treat.
If you're looking for a classic recipe, try my Banana Nut Bread that has a hint of maple syrup in the batter!
Looking for more quick bread recipes? Try my Cinnamon Roll Bread, Bisquick Zucchini Bread or even my Chocolate Chunk Muffins that are made with a cake mix.
Table of Contents
- What is the best tool to mash bananas?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Add the Mashed Bananas
- Expert Tip
- Baking Instructions
- Internal Temperature for Banana Bread
- How to Melt Chocolate
- Serving Tips
- Before You Begin!
- How to Store Homemade Banana Bread
- Can homemade banana bread be frozen?
- Thawing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What is the best tool to mash bananas?
I like to go "old-school" and simply use the back of a fork to get the right consistency to add to the batter. If you're looking for a smoother mash, a potato masher or pastry blender are great options as well.
Do not use a blender! It will liquify the bananas and turn your banana bread batter into a thin, runny mess.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Glass Loaf Pan with Lids (Set of 2) - Meatloaf Pan BPA free Airtight Lids Grip Handle Easy Carry, Microwave and Oven Safe - Loaf Pans For Baking Bread, CakesCadbury Mini Eggs Milk Chocolate Easter Candy Pack of 2Russell Stover Milk Chocolate Easter Rabbit, 7 oz.
Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations
For this recipe I used two small chocolate bunnies and half a bag of Cadbury Mini Egg Chocolate candy pieces.
If you don't have chocolate bunnies on hand, substitute 1 ½ cups of chocolate morsels divided for the batter and chocolate drizzle.
Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or your favorite nuts to the banana bread batter for a delightful crunch and boost of flavor.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set this aside.
Step 2: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Add the vanilla extract and sour cream.
Add the Mashed Bananas
Step 5: Once you've added the mashed bananas, let the mixer blend them in.
Step 6: Roughly chop the chocolate bunny and gently fold in the chopped chocolate bunny pieces.
Expert Tip
Ever had a quick bread stick to the pan? Save yourself the frustration! Line your loaf pan with parchment baking sheets. You'll be able to easily lift the baked bread out of the pan without it sticking!
Baking Instructions
Step 7: Prepare your 9x5 inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper. For extra non-stick insurance, give the pan a quick spray with cooking spray. Then, pour in your banana bread mixture.
Step 8: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature is between 190° and 210°F.
Internal Temperature for Banana Bread
Did you know that quick breads and muffins are completely baked when the internal temperature reaches 190 to 210 degrees?
Throw away the toothpick and use an instant read thermometer to make sure your banana bread is completely baked!
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How to Melt Chocolate
Step 9: Roughly chop the remaining chocolate Easter bunny and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. You can also use about one cup of chocolate morsels. Melt the chocolate, then drizzle it over the cooled banana bread.
Step 10: Quickly sprinkle the roughly chopped chocolate candy eggs over the banana bread with the melted chocolate. They'll stick best while the chocolate is warm.
Serving Tips
Slice and serve! Banana bread tastes best warm.
Before You Begin!
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How to Store Homemade Banana Bread
Once the Easter Banana Bread has cooled, you can store it by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.
It can be stored at room temperature for a few days, but should be refrigerator after two days; this all depends on if you have any left after two days.
Can homemade banana bread be frozen?
Allow your banana bread to completely cool before freezing so there's no excess moisture in the packaging which can lead to a soggy texture when thawed.
Then wrap the loaf in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn.
It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.
Thawing and Reheating Tips
Remove the loaf from the freezer and allow it to defrost either overnight in the refrigerator or on your counter.
My favorite way to enjoy leftover banana bread is warmed in the microwave with a little butter...yum!
Recipe FAQ's
How do you keep banana bread moist?
There are a few ways you can keep banana bread moist. I like to wrap the bread in a sheet of parchment paper and then place in an airtight container. You can also use waxed paper or sometimes a paper towel.
How to ripen bananas fast?
You can place the bananas in a brown paper bag on the kitchen counter at room temperature for a day and they will ripen in a day.
More Recipes to Love
- Italian Easter Bread – A Family Tradition – this is the recipe I’ve made for years.
- Easter Bread Recipes – a great collection of different recipes for all the different cultures.
- Individual Italian Easter Bread Rings – if the though of baking with yeast scares you, try this non-traditional recipe that uses frozen bread dough. It also helps speed up the process too.
- Bread Machine Easter Bread – think working with yeast dough is too intimidating? Try my new recipe that uses dough prepared in a bread machine! How easy is that?
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Easter Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- Leftover Easter candy - 2 small chocolate Easter bunnies and ½ cup Easter candy eggs OR 1 ½ cups chocolate morsels; divided
Instructions
- Whisk the flour and baking soda together in a bowl and set aside. Roughly chop the chocolate bunny and set aside.
- Next, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle, cream the butter with the sugar.
- Then add the 2 eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and the sour cream.
- Add the mashed bananas and allow the mixer to blend everything together before you begin adding the dry ingredients.
- Finally, gently fold in the chopped chocolate from one of the Easter bunnies; about ¾ cup of chopped chocolate.
- Line the bottom and sides of a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. I like to spray the bottom and sides as well. Add the banana bread mixture to the loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 190 - 210 degrees.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the other chocolate Easter bunny that’s been roughly chopped; about ¾ cups of chocolate. You could also use chocolate morsels. Once the chocolate is melted, use a spoon and drizzle it over the cooled banana bread.
- Roughly chop about 1 cup of chocolate candy eggs and add them to the top of the banana bread with the melted chocolate. You’re going to want to move fast so they adhere to the melted chocolate.
Notes
- Substitute chocolate morsels for the two chocolate bunnies.
- You'll need ¾ cups of chocolate morsels for the banana cake batter and another ¾ cups of morsels for the chocolate drizzle.
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