Chocolate Banana Bread

Table of Contents

1. Chocolate Banana Bread Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread
4. How to Serve Chocolate Banana Bread
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Chocolate banana bread is moist, tender, delicious, and totally irresistible. Adding a bit of cocoa and chocolate chips to everyone’s favorite homemade bread gives this chocolate banana bread a rich chocolate flavor

Can’t get enough yummy banana bread? Try these other variations, Banana Bread Brownies, Pumpkin Banana Bread, and Banana Bread Pudding. 

Chocolate Banana Bread Ingredients

You will need:

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour leveled with a knife
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 stick salted butter at room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cup mashed bananas approximately 4 very ripe bananas
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping

• ⅓ cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp. whole milk
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

Substitutions and Additions

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: This recipe is great with any flavor of chocolate chips in it. Dark chocolate chips, white chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips are all delicious options. 

NUTS: For a nice crunch, you can add chopped nuts to your bread. Some of our favorites include pecans, walnuts, or almonds.  

How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine until there are no lumps remaining from the cocoa powder. Set aside.

STEP THREE: In a large mixing bowl add the butter, sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs. Using a hand mixer on high, beat the mixture for 2 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla. Continue to beat together for another 1 to 2 minutes or until completely combined and no sour cream lumps remain. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

STEP FIVE: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Using the hand mixer on a low speed, beat together until no flour streaks remain. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

STEP SIX: Add the chocolate chips and use the rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips until combined.

STEP SEVEN: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Test the center of the bread with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. If not, continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

STEP NINE: Remove the chocolate banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the bread from the pan.

STEP TEN: Turn out the bread onto a cooling rack and let cool completely before serving.

STEP ELEVEN: While the bread is cooling add the chocolate chips and whole milk to a small mixing bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until all of the chocolate is melted.

STEP TWELVE: Add the powdered sugar and whisk together. Let the chocolate topping sit out until the bread is completely cooled.

STEP THIRTEEN: Once the bread is completely cooled, drizzle the chocolate topping over the bread and serve.

How to Serve Chocolate Banana Bread

Delicious for a snack, this chocolate banana bread can be served at room temperature or after it has chilled in the refrigerator. It would be a scrumptious addition to any breakfast table or served for dessert. Enjoy a slice of chocolate banana bread with a warm cup of coffee or homemade hot chocolate. Loaf breads are also a great idea for gifting. Double or triple your batch and share the love of this favorite candy with your friends.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store banana bread in an airtight container or sealed bag at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: To freeze, wrap bread tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Chocolate banana bread proves that adding chocolate makes practically any recipe even better. A delicious twist on a classic banana bread recipe, this easy recipe gives your favorite banana bread a deep chocolate flavor thanks to the addition of both cocoa and chocolate chips. With an almost brownie-like texture, this quick bread is a chocolate lover’s dream. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I make my bananas ripen faster? 

There are a few different ways to ripen bananas faster. You can place them in a paper bag and loosely fold over the top. This should ripen the bananas in approximately 24 to 36 hours. For baking, you can also put unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and place them in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until the skins turn black. This produces bananas that are soft and sweet, perfect for baking banana bread. 

Can I add nuts to my chocolate banana bread? 

Certainly! For a nice crunch, you can add chopped nuts to your bread. Some of our favorites include pecans, walnuts, or almonds.

Can I freeze chocolate banana bread? 

This homemade banana bread can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

• Banana Cream Cheesecake
• Eggnog Bread
• Banana Upside Down Cake
• Banana Pudding Pie