5 from 24 votes
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with cocoa powder and chocolate chips to create a moist, chocolatey loaf. The texture is tender yet slightly dense, making it a satisfying snack or breakfast option. Baking it in a standard loaf pan produces even cooking with a soft crumb and pockets of melted chocolate. The balance of banana sweetness and cocoa bitterness adds depth, while brown sugar and vanilla enhance flavor. This bread stores well chilled or frozen, offering convenient make-ahead servings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
slices
Calories:
207 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium banana very ripe
- 2 large egg
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semi sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the oven rack in the center. Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to mash 4 medium bananas until almost smooth. Add 2 large eggs to the bananas and whisk until fully combined. Then, whisk in the melted butter.
- Once combined, whisk in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a rubber spatula to stir in 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stirring gently after each addition. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at the 40-minute mark.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
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Notes
- Store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
215mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.