Rating: 3.72
(70)

Chocolate Banana Bread

July 15, 2025

Chocolate Banana Bread is the ultimate indulgence for those who love the combination of rich, decadent chocolate and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist, flavorful bread offers the best of both worlds, with a tender crumb and chunks of melted chocolate throughout, making each bite feel like a treat. Whether you’re looking for a comforting breakfast, a sweet snack, or a dessert to impress guests, Chocolate Banana Bread is the perfect choice.

The beauty of this banana bread lies in how it takes a beloved classic and elevates it with chocolate. The ripe bananas provide moisture and sweetness, while the chocolate chips or chunks add richness and a satisfying bite. The result is a loaf that is incredibly soft and perfectly balanced in flavor. You get the comforting taste of banana bread with the indulgent twist of chocolate.

What makes Chocolate Banana Bread so appealing is its versatility. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas, and you can make it as rich or light as you want. For an extra touch, add some nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for crunch or even a sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance the flavors. You can also use dark chocolate for a more intense, slightly bitter contrast to the sweetness of the bananas.

This bread is simple to make and requires basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It’s great for sharing with family or friends and makes for an impressive gift when wrapped in a beautiful box or parchment paper.

Chocolate Banana Bread is a comforting, indulgent treat that brings the best flavors of chocolate and bananas together. It’s perfect for any time of day, whether you’re enjoying it with a cup of coffee in the morning or as an after-dinner dessert.

Chocolate Banana Bread
Chocolate Banana Bread
3.72 from 70 votes
A delicious and moist chocolate banana bread recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Servings 12 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 bananas ripe
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gFiber: 3g
Calories: 320kcal
Meal Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, banana bread
Cooking Method: Baked
Diet: Nut-free
Time: >45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. This looks soo delicious!
    Yummy!

  2. User avatar Lesley Kertzmann says:

    5 stars
    Super easy to make! Even my husband helped! Will make it again!

    1. 5 stars
      That’s awesome! Love when my husband helps in the kitchen too. This bread sounds delicious!

    2. User avatar jolene.nienow54 says:

      3 stars
      Wait, can guys really cook? Mine just eats haha. But this recipe looks really easy! Maybe I should try it.

  3. 3 stars
    Banana bread is banana bread. Doesn’t matter if it’s chocolate or not.

    1. 5 stars
      I disagree! Chocolate makes everything better! 😍

  4. User avatar Blake Swift says:

    5 stars
    Yummy!!! I added nuts and it was a hit! Will share with neighbors.

  5. User avatar romeo.jacobs2018 says:

    2 stars
    Is this really healthy? Seems like a lot of sugar. 🤷‍♂️

  6. User avatar phillip.medhurst says:

    3 stars
    I love chocolate, but I think this was too much. Should be called Chocolate Overload Bread! 😂

  7. User avatar petrina.pfannerstill51 says:

    5 stars
    This banana bread is absolutely DELICIOUS! My kids devoured it! 🍌🍫

  8. 2 stars
    I don’t know, the texture was weird. Did I do something wrong? 🤔

    1. User avatar meridith.dickens64 says:

      4 stars
      Don’t worry! The texture can depend on how ripe your bananas are. Overripe bananas make it smoother. 😊

  9. User avatar Juli Langosh says:

    4 stars
    I had to substitute applesauce for butter, but it still turned out good. Thx!

  10. 3 stars
    How do you get the bananas so ripe? Mine were just yellow. 😩

  11. 5 stars
    Tried this recipe and it was sooo delicious! My kids gobbled it up! 😍

    1. User avatar Markus Kilback says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! I’m so glad your kids loved it! 😄 I’m definitely going to try it now!

    2. User avatar maurita.rice34 says:

      2 stars
      I dunno, can’t believe it would be that good. Chocolate and bananas? Sounds weird.

  12. User avatar han.stracke38 says:

    1 star
    Wait, why milk??? Isn’t butter enough? Seems unnecessary to me. 🤔

  13. User avatar Trin Tragula says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe but it didn’t rise much. Was I supposed to use self-rising flour instead?

  14. User avatar alphonse.murphy6 says:

    5 stars
    So simple! I used almond milk and threw in some peanut butter. Will be my go-to for sure!

  15. User avatar matt.jakubowski53 says:

    2 stars
    Yeah, but isn’t there like too much sugar in this? I feel like it’s gonna make my kids bounce off the walls. 2 stars.

    1. 5 stars
      I get your concern about the sugar, but you could always reduce it a bit if you’re worried! My kids love this recipe and it’s their favorite treat. 5 stars!

    2. User avatar Oolon Colluphid says:

      4 stars
      Too much sugar? Come on, it’s a dessert! Kids need treats now and then. Just be active with them after they eat it! 😂 4 stars.

  16. User avatar cierra.rogahn says:

    3 stars
    I’m not really a baker, but I gave this a try for the first time. Didn’t turn out great, maybe I overmixed???

  17. User avatar fredric.abshire says:

    5 stars
    This is the best banana bread ever! So moist and chocolaty! Definitely making it again.

  18. 5 stars
    I my kids loved this!!! So yummy and easy. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! 5 stars!

  19. 5 stars
    This recipe is a game changer! Made it for my friends and they loved it! 💕

  20. 4 stars
    Yum! Chocolate + bananas = perfection! Will make again!

    1. User avatar august.schumm says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! This recipe is a winner! 😍

  21. User avatar haywood.koelpin says:

    2 stars
    Honestly, I don’t get why everyone loves banana bread. It just looks gross to me.

  22. 3 stars
    I dunno, my bread turned out kinda dry. Maybe I overcooked it? Not sure if I’ll try again.

  23. User avatar carlena.treutel says:

    5 stars
    This bread is divine! So moist and chocolatey. My family devoured it in one day. Will definitely make again!

  24. User avatar ngan.lowe says:

    3 stars
    I mean, banana and chocolate? Sounds weird but I gave it a shot. It was okay, I guess. 3 stars.

  25. 1 star
    Banana bread? Not for me. Gonna stick to store bought.

  26. User avatar ching.schmeler says:

    2 stars
    I don’t know what baking soda is but my bread came out flat. Maybe it’s a typo in the recipe? 2 stars.

    1. User avatar youlanda.kling1959 says:

      4 stars
      Baking soda is super important for making the bread rise! You probably just missed it in the recipe. Give it another shot!

  27. User avatar cesar.veum62 says:

    3 stars
    It tasted good, but was a bit too sweet for my liking. I might reduce the sugar next time.

  28. User avatar olen.graham72 says:

    5 stars
    YUM!!! Can I add walnuts? Need more crunch!!

  29. User avatar sarai.hayes1964 says:

    2 stars
    Ain’t this just banana bread with chocolate or whateva? I thought it would be more special 🤷‍♂️.

  30. User avatar Dro'marash says:

    2 stars
    I don’t see how adding bananas and chocolate makes sense. Seems weird. But my wife liked it.

  31. User avatar Nilsa Durgan says:

    4 stars
    I was skeptical about chocolate in banana bread, but this was surprisingly good! The chocolate flavor is just right.

  32. User avatar marvel.rolfson12 says:

    5 stars
    This bread is just fantastic! So moist and chocolatey, my kids love it! Can’t stop eating!

  33. User avatar manie.bruen1992 says:

    4 stars
    I’m not a baker but this was super simple to follow. My first loaf came out alright! I felt like a pro! 😄

    1. User avatar edmundo.shanahan says:

      2 stars
      I tried this recipe too, but it didn’t work for me.. 😞 Maybe I messed something up? Any tips?

    2. User avatar wallace.hayes94 says:

      5 stars
      Congrats! 🎉 Banana bread is so delicious and easy to make. Keep it up!

  34. 5 stars
    Yum! I added nuts too, really good combo! Thanks for the recipe!

  35. 4 stars
    Yum! My kids loved it. I added walnuts too. A little crunch makes it perfect!

    1. User avatar randolph.considine3 says:

      5 stars
      Walnuts sound great! I’ve never tried them in banana bread before. Gonna give it a shot next time!

  36. User avatar jeffrey.sanford says:

    5 stars
    This bread is the bomb! I just want to eat it all day! 😍 5!

    1. User avatar benedict.torphy87 says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! This recipe is a game changer! I’ve made it twice already! 🥳

  37. User avatar amie.bashirian says:

    3 stars
    Made this and it burnt on the edges 🥴. Gonna try again but maybe reduce bake time? 3 stars.

  38. User avatar gregory.vonrueden17 says:

    4 stars
    Delicious! I added some walnuts too! Will definitely be making this again. 4 stars!

  39. 5 stars
    This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried! So chocolatey and moist! 5 stars!

  40. User avatar Jeneva Beier V says:

    1 star
    Why you gotta use so much butter? Can’t just use oil or somethin? 1 star.

    1. 5 stars
      Butter gives the bread that rich flavor! Using oil just isn’t the same. 5 stars for butter goodness!

    2. 4 stars
      I think the butter is what makes it taste so good. But hey, you do you. 😅 4 stars.

  41. 3 stars
    It was alright, but too sweet for my taste. Next time, I’ll cut the sugar by half.

  42. User avatar florene.dare55 says:

    1 star
    Lol, mine turned out like a rock. Must’ve mixed up the baking soda with bakin’ powder 😅. But I’ll try again.

  43. User avatar Ramonita Goyette says:

    5 stars
    Soo good! Best recipe ever!!!

    1. 3 stars
      Really? I found it kinda dry. Maybe I did something wrong? 🤔

    2. User avatar mohammad.murray30 says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! This is the best chocolate banana bread I’ve ever had! 😍

  44. User avatar wesley.hahn93 says:

    5 stars
    This banana bread is the bomb! So chocolaty and moist. My kids loved it!

    1. User avatar alejandro.leuschke says:

      5 stars
      I’m so glad your kids loved it! Banana bread is such a hit with kids, especially with chocolate! 🌟

  45. User avatar carin.mitchell says:

    4 stars
    Baked this but forgot the chocolate chips. Oops! Still tasted good, though.

  46. User avatar barney.schiller55 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! I added a little cinnamon and it turned out even better! 10/10 would bake again.

    1. User avatar vernie.towne1987 says:

      5 stars
      Adding cinnamon sounds delicious! I’ll try that next time! 😊

    2. User avatar ArabianNights says:

      3 stars
      Cinnamon? Is that even a good idea? Can’t be too sweet…

  47. User avatar marty.koepp76 says:

    2 stars
    Too much sugar for my taste. I added more bananas instead but it didn’t help much. Kinda disappointed.

  48. 4 stars
    Totally awesome! Perfect for breakfast or a snack. Making this again for the weekend!

  49. User avatar jerrold.mitchell says:

    2 stars
    I don’t think this will turn out right. Can I use frozen bananas? 😬

  50. User avatar rex.leannon1987 says:

    2 stars
    Why do people keep mixing banana and chocolate? It’s weird. Banana bread should just be banana!

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