This double Chocolate Banana Bread is unbeatable! It has a rich chocolate banana batter mixed with chocolate chips. It’s moist, soft, and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Why You will love this recipe:
- Healthier: It’s lower in sugar and fat than regular bakery-style chocolate bread, but still tastes amazing!
- Kid-Friendly: Kids love chocolate banana bread, and mine also enjoy helping me make it!
- Quick: It takes just a few minutes to mix the batter and bake. Perfect for sharing with friends, and neighbors, or keeping for yourself.
The magic of double chocolate banana bread lies in the balance of its components. The bananas, often overripe and speckled, provide a deep, sweet flavor and moistness that permeates the entire loaf. They are the key to achieving that tender crumb that melts each bite in your mouth. Adding cocoa powder elevates the bread, infusing it with a deep chocolate flavor that complements the bananas beautifully.
Double chocolate banana bread is versatile too. It can be enjoyed warm from the oven with a pat of butter, or it can be allowed to cool and enjoyed with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. It’s also an excellent way to use up overripe bananas, turning something that might otherwise go to waste into a gourmet treat.
Whether served for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a dessert, double chocolate banana bread is sure to satisfy any chocolate craving while providing the comfort and nostalgia of traditional banana bread. It’s a delightful fusion that brings together the best of both worlds, creating a loaf that’s rich, flavorful, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredient Notes:
- Overripe bananas: Provide natural sweetness, moisture, and a distinct banana flavor while also helping to bind the ingredients.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Adds rich chocolate flavor, transforming this banana bread into a decadent treat.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Offer bursts of chocolatey goodness throughout the bread and enhance the overall chocolate flavor.
- All-purpose flour: Provides the structure, keeping the bread soft and sturdy.
- Unsalted butter: Adds richness and moisture, contributing to a tender texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm from the Oven: Chocolate banana bread is best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven. The chocolate chunks are melty, and the bread is extra moist and flavorful.
- With a Hot Beverage: Pair this bread with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa for the ultimate comforting treat. The warmth of the drink complements the sweetness and richness of the bread perfectly.
- For Breakfast or Dessert: This bread is versatile enough to serve for a special breakfast or as a sweet dessert. For breakfast, it pairs well with fresh fruit or a smoothie.
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Banana Bread
- Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can make the bread dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let It Cool Before Slicing: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
A Must Try
There’s nothing quite like the smell of chocolate banana bread baking in the oven. This Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect way to treat yourself or your loved ones to something special. Rich, sweet, and irresistibly moist, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Storage and Freezing:
- To Store: Keep this chocolate banana bread at room temperature for 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: Let it cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.
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Chocolate Banana Bread
This double Chocolate Banana Bread is unbeatable! It has a rich chocolate banana batter mixed with chocolate chips. It’s moist, soft, and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
SERVINGS: 10
PREP: 10 MINUTES
COOK: 1 HOUR
TOTAL: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES
Ingredients
- 3 large overripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups), mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, or white whole wheat
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted (or substitute applesauce)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir well.
3. In a small bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
4. Gently stir in the melted butter and ¾ cup of chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top.
5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack..
Notes
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
- To Store: Keep this chocolate banana bread at room temperature for 3-5 days.
- To Freeze: Let it cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.
- Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins: Divide the batter evenly among greased muffin tins or liners. Bake at 350°F for about 20-25.
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