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Easy Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread

This Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread is so delicious, moist, and tender with a chocolatey flavor, crunchy nuts and wonderful aroma. Either as breakfast or dessert, it will make you feel cozy and heartwarming.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (see Notes for non-dairy substitute)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and butter a loaf pan.
  2. Gather dry ingredients. Sift cocoa powder into the all-purpose flour, then add baking soda, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and salt to that same bowl. Mix to combine them evenly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas until there's no big lumps. Add the melted butter and stir well to combine. Then stir in the egg and sugar. Alternatively, you can quickly combine the bananas, eggs and melted butter in a blender for a few seconds.
  4. Add the flour mixture and chopped walnuts to the wet ingredients. With a wooden spoon or spatula, gently mix to combine. Do not over-mix.
  5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. After that, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, you can use 1/4 cup of oil instead of melted butter. The bread made with oil is also very delicious, but the one made with butter will have lighter crumbs.
  • I use a 4''x8'' loaf pan. You can also use this recipe to bake into chocolate muffins. Adjust baking time as needed.
  • I personally think half a cup of sugar provides enough sweetness for the bread. Consuming less sugar will make our body happier :).
  • If you want more or less spice aroma, you can increase or reduce cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder by 1/4 teaspoon each. Also feel free to throw in some chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 135mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 135mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.