Description
Looking for a warm, chocolatey dessert that’s easy to make and deeply comforting? This Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding is the perfect sweet fix for chilly mornings or cozy nights. With melty chocolate chips, caramelized banana slices, and custard-soaked bread cubes, each spoonful delivers an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re browsing for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or comfort food classics, this pudding ticks all the boxes.
Perfect for using up leftover bread and ripe bananas, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into something magical. The gooey richness of chocolate combined with soft bananas and spiced custard is pure bliss. Serve it for brunch, as an after-dinner treat, or even sneak it in as a healthy-ish snack (we won’t tell!).
Ingredients
4 cups of day-old bread, cubed (brioche or French bread)
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish or ramekins with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, banana slices, and half the chocolate chips. Transfer to the greased dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Press down gently to soak. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert