Description
Chocolate Banana Bread—moist, rich, packed with ripe bananas, melty chocolate chips, and deep cocoa flavor. A decadent twist on a classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Batter – Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use extra-ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Add walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American