Banana Bread with Chocolate Glaze

By Judy1

Most tempting of all our quick breads.
Mom's Banana Bread, a recipe dating back to 1996, when it was submitted by reader Stacey A. Johnson, has been a consistent staff and reader favorite. The new chocolate topping makes it even more irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 2/3 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
• 1/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 large egg whites
• 9 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray
• 2 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine sugar and butter in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add banana, milk, sour cream, and egg whites.

3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to banana mixture; beat just until blended (do not overbeat). Spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch metal loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool on rack.

4. Place half-and-half and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 minute or until chocolate melts, stirring every 20 seconds. Cool slightly; drizzle over bread.