The Ultimate Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
A decadent twist on classic banana bread, packed with rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips. This moist, chocolatey loaf is perfect for using up ripe bananas and satisfies any chocolate craving!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use overripe bananas with brown spots.
- Can substitute up to ½ cup flour with whole wheat flour.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or peanut butter before serving for extra decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/chocolate-banana-bread/
