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chocolate chip banana bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

The Crispy Chef
I've tested dozens of banana bread recipes, but this chocolate banana bread is the one my family requests every time. The combination of sweet banana and rich chocolate creates a moist, delicious treat that's easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fork (for mashing bananas)
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • For the Basic Batter:
  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark, or milk
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Make Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in most of the chocolate chips, saving some for topping.
  • Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 55-65 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, it's done.
  • Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Swap chocolate chips for chopped chocolate bars for a richer texture.
Make it dairy-free by using vegetable oil instead of butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword banana bread, chocolate banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, easy banana bread
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