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Freshly baked chocolate banana bread, sliced to reveal its moist texture and gooey melted chocolate chips, sitting on a cooling rack.

How To Make The Perfect Chocolate Banana Bread – Step-by-Step Recipe

This Chocolate Banana Bread is rich, moist, and bursting with deep chocolate flavor, perfectly balanced with the natural sweetness of bananas. It’s easy to make with simple pantry staples, and every slice is filled with gooey chocolate chips! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. 🍌🍫

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (for extra moisture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups) 🍌
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins:

  • ½ to 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark) 🍫
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans) 🌰

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven & Pan

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: Prepare the Wet Ingredients

  1. In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  2. Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

Step 4: Combine the Ingredients

  1. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix!
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).

Step 5: Bake the Banana Bread

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top for a gooey finish!
  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 6: Cool & Serve

  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and enjoy with coffee, milk, or even a scoop of ice cream! 🍦

Notes

  • For extra moisture, add ¼ cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients.
  • Use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the best natural sweetness.
  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Gluten-free? Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.
  • Storage: Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 4 days, refrigerate for 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Author: EMY
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 10)
  • Calories: ~280 kcal
  • Sugar: ~20g
  • Sodium: ~190mg
  • Fat: ~12g
  • Saturated Fat: ~6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
  • Trans Fat: ~0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~40g
  • Fiber: ~4g
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Cholesterol: ~45mg

Find it online: https://www.everydaymealrecipes.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-chocolate-banana-bread/