Now you can enjoy brownies in the form of a healthy banana bread…for breakfast! This super-soft and moist quick-bread whips up in minutes and is a perfectly indulgent breakfast treat with your morning coffee.
Let’s get straight the point. Brownies in the form of a banana quick bread for breakfast.— It’s pretty much THE way to start the day.
Especially on a Friday. It’s almost the weekend ‘yo! Brownies for breakfast is the only way to go.
I recently came to the conclusion that calories don’t count on weekends. Who’s with me?!
So today’s banana bread is a spin-off of my classic version. No-frills, classic banana bread holds a special place in my heart, but I’ve made this recipe so much it was begging for a makeover.
In the direction of brownies.
Because brownies for breakfast? C’mon. We’ve all done it at one point or another in our lives.
To be honest with you, I did it just last week.
But the guilt that follows afterward? It’s pretty bad. So I got sneaky and put brownies in the form of “healthy” banana bread.
Best decision of the year right there.
This bread seriously does taste like you’re eating a big ‘ol fudgy brownie for breakfast. Only you’re technically NOT. You’re just tricking your tastebuds and eating banana bread disguised as brownies.
No one will ever be the wiser, trust me.
You should have seen my family’s faces when I set out this bread for breakfast the other morning. Rachel was the first to taste and she squealed “BROWNIES?! We’re having brownies for breakfast?!”
You can bet nobody questioned it. They all just stuffed their faces as fast as humanely possible.
This banana bread is SLIGHTLY different than the original recipe—it’s a tad bit more fudgy and moist inside, thanks to the addition of sour cream, cocoa powder AND buttermilk. But it’s still just as simple and easy to make.
‘Heck, I’m POSITIVE you have all these ingredients only an arm’s reach away.
This bread slices up beautifully, so feel free to wrap up a few slices to take to work, stash in the kids lunchboxes, hide on the top shelf for a midnight snack, ect.
That last option? I’ve totally done it and I’ll tell ‘ya: It works.
Tip Of The Day: If you want even more of a brownie experience with this banana bread, you totally have my ok to sneak some chocolate chips into the batter.
More chocolate = Always a good thing.
Two slices of this bread? It’s nonnegotiable. 😉
Happy weekend, friends!
Chocolate Banana Brownie Bread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease two 9-in loaf pans. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar and butter until smooth. Whisk in eggs, mashed banana, buttermilk, yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine flour mixture with liquid, gently folding until just combined.
- Scrape batter into prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake bread at 350F 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick tests done. Cool bread on a wire cooling rack completely before removing from pan.
Notes
You’ll love my other quick breads!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Brownies and Banana Bread should always be together – because these look heavenly. More chocolate, more bananas. YUM! BTW, have I been sleeping? I’m loving the blog design and pretty sure it’s new ? Looks fabulous!
Sarah says
Hahaha! Totally agree, Kristi! They’re perfect-o for eachother. 😀
And I did touch up a few things up with my blog design—thanks for noticing! 😉
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Brownies in the form of a banana quick bread for breakfast. . I love it!!! And it’s beautiful! and yes to calories not counting on the weekends! 😛 TGIF, woot woot!!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks Alice! Happy Friday, indeed—Have a good weekend, girl! 😀
Patty says
If I want to too the bread the bananas like in the photo, do I put it on the surface of the batter before putting the pans in the oven?
Sarah says
I did slice up a banana and layered it on top before baking this bread just for looks. I just think it makes it look prettier. 😉
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This banana brownie bread looks amazing, Sarah! I am so making this! Loving the banana decoration- so pretty! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks Jess! LMK how it turns out!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This bread looks absolutely gorgeous, Sarah! I love the bananas on top! I don’t think I could imagine a more perfect, indulgent bread! Pinned!
Sarah says
Aww thanks so much, Gayle! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Danielle says
Calories do not count on the weekend! For me at least.. haha. I’m totally okay with having brownies for breakfast, especially when it’s healthier. This bread looks amazing, Sarah! Pinning!
Sarah says
Right?! So let’s just eat aaall the bread. 😀 Thanks for the pin, friend!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Brownies for breakfast? Yes!! I am with you Sarah!! I love that there are bananas in this yummy brownie bread! Great combination!!
Sarah says
Brownies + bananas = ultimate weakness for sure. 😀 Thanks, Renee!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I’m all about having brownies for breakfast! Love the row of bananas on top. So pretty!
Sarah says
I know right?! Brownies for breakfast is the BOMB. 😀 Thanks, Christin!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Haha totally on board with brownies for breakfast! This looks so gorgeous girl – love the greek yogurt in here and that you topped it with the banana slices – pinning – sounds amazing!
Sarah says
Hahaha! It usually doesn’t take much to convince anybody to try this bread. 😉 Thanks for pinning, Kelly!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
Brownies for breakfast. You need to patent that because girl, that is gonna explode on Pinterest. Pinning! And happy weekend!
Sarah says
Brownies for breakfast is totally the biggest thing nowadays—Nothin’ not to love about it for sure! LOL. Thanks for the pin, Mary Frances and happy weekend to you too!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
This looks so great! The bananas on top are so fun! And chocolate banana brownie bread?! Yes please!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Amber! Hope you’re having a great weekend. 🙂
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
What a beautiful bread! I love chocolate and banana together!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Kelly! Choc and banana is a combo made in heaven for sure! 😉
Jai says
Love the photo of choc banana bread. Do you have the egg free version of the bread?
Thanks
Sarah says
I do not at the moment, no. However you could try using egg substitute in place of the eggs.
Leah says
Instead of 1/2 cup of butter I substituted organic unsweetened applesauce, instead of buttermilk I used coconut milk vanilla creamer, instead of wheat flour I used oat, instead of 2 eggs I used 3 egg whites, I also used Greek yogurt. Put in 9 x 13 pan and made a frosting of 2 cups confectioners sugar, 4 oz.’s of Greek cream cheese yogurt blend, 1 tsp. of vanilla extract and a splash of vanilla coconut milk creamer. Turned out great!!
Sarah says
Thanks for sharing the alternations and great feedback, Leah! I’m glad to hear that this bread turned out good for you!
Kristine says
Hi, can i use all purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour?
Sarah says
Yes you can, Kristine! You might have to use a little additional AP flour though. Just make sure the batter is slightly thick!
Como Fazer Linguiça de Frango says
Great recipe. I really want to do it at home. OMG, thank you so much for sharing !!