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.
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.
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This looks soo delicious!
Yummy!
Super easy to make! Even my husband helped! Will make it again!
That’s awesome! Love when my husband helps in the kitchen too. This bread sounds delicious!
Wait, can guys really cook? Mine just eats haha. But this recipe looks really easy! Maybe I should try it.
Banana bread is banana bread. Doesn’t matter if it’s chocolate or not.
I disagree! Chocolate makes everything better! 😍
Yummy!!! I added nuts and it was a hit! Will share with neighbors.
Is this really healthy? Seems like a lot of sugar. 🤷♂️
I love chocolate, but I think this was too much. Should be called Chocolate Overload Bread! 😂
This banana bread is absolutely DELICIOUS! My kids devoured it! 🍌🍫
I don’t know, the texture was weird. Did I do something wrong? 🤔
Don’t worry! The texture can depend on how ripe your bananas are. Overripe bananas make it smoother. 😊
I had to substitute applesauce for butter, but it still turned out good. Thx!
How do you get the bananas so ripe? Mine were just yellow. 😩
Banana bread is supposed to be yellow, why is this chocolate??
I didn’t have cocoa powder, I used hot chocolate mix instead. Yum!
Tried this recipe and it was sooo delicious! My kids gobbled it up! 😍
That’s awesome! I’m so glad your kids loved it! 😄 I’m definitely going to try it now!
I dunno, can’t believe it would be that good. Chocolate and bananas? Sounds weird.
Wait, why milk??? Isn’t butter enough? Seems unnecessary to me. 🤔
I followed the recipe but it didn’t rise much. Was I supposed to use self-rising flour instead?
So simple! I used almond milk and threw in some peanut butter. Will be my go-to for sure!
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.
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!
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.
I’m not really a baker, but I gave this a try for the first time. Didn’t turn out great, maybe I overmixed???
This is the best banana bread ever! So moist and chocolaty! Definitely making it again.
I my kids loved this!!! So yummy and easy. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe! 5 stars!
It was okay but a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I’ll reduce the sugar.
Way too much sugar for me, so I used 3/4 cup instead. It still baked fine and tasted better (not as sweet).
Wait, I thought it needs the full 1 cup sugar or it won’t set up right… but if it baked fine then maybe bananas add more sweetness than I assumed. Nice! (Also I’d probably add less chocolate chips too.)
Thank you for sharing that! I’ve always wondered how forgiving the sweetness is with banana bread—going down to 3/4 cup sounds like a good tweak.
This recipe is a game changer! Made it for my friends and they loved it! 💕
Yum! Chocolate + bananas = perfection! Will make again!
I totally agree! This recipe is a winner! 😍
I tried making this but I think I added too much flour. It turned out kinda dry. Gonna try again with less flour. 3/5.
This recipe is simply amazing! I made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. So moist and chocolatey!
Honestly, I don’t get why everyone loves banana bread. It just looks gross to me.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about cocoa + banana together, but it’s a great combo. Next time I’ll add a pinch of espresso powder.
I dunno, my bread turned out kinda dry. Maybe I overcooked it? Not sure if I’ll try again.
This bread is divine! So moist and chocolatey. My family devoured it in one day. Will definitely make again!
I mean, banana and chocolate? Sounds weird but I gave it a shot. It was okay, I guess. 3 stars.
Banana bread? Not for me. Gonna stick to store bought.
I don’t know what baking soda is but my bread came out flat. Maybe it’s a typo in the recipe? 2 stars.
Baking soda is super important for making the bread rise! You probably just missed it in the recipe. Give it another shot!
It tasted good, but was a bit too sweet for my liking. I might reduce the sugar next time.
This recipe is AMAZING! My family devoured it in minutes. Will definitely make again!
YUM!!! Can I add walnuts? Need more crunch!!
Ain’t this just banana bread with chocolate or whateva? I thought it would be more special 🤷♂️.
I don’t see how adding bananas and chocolate makes sense. Seems weird. But my wife liked it.
I was skeptical about chocolate in banana bread, but this was surprisingly good! The chocolate flavor is just right.
This bread is just fantastic! So moist and chocolatey, my kids love it! Can’t stop eating!
I’m not a baker but this was super simple to follow. My first loaf came out alright! I felt like a pro! 😄
I tried this recipe too, but it didn’t work for me.. 😞 Maybe I messed something up? Any tips?
Congrats! 🎉 Banana bread is so delicious and easy to make. Keep it up!
not a fan of banana in bread, felt very mushy. guess this is for banana lovers only.
Yum! I added nuts too, really good combo! Thanks for the recipe!
Yum! My kids loved it. I added walnuts too. A little crunch makes it perfect!
Walnuts sound great! I’ve never tried them in banana bread before. Gonna give it a shot next time!
Mind-blown! Did not expect the chocolate to pair so well with banana. 10/10 recommend!
Why would you put cocoa in banana bread? That’s weird.
Cocoa in banana bread makes it chocolatey and delicious! Try it before judging! 🍫🍌
This bread is the bomb! I just want to eat it all day! 😍 5!
I totally agree! This recipe is a game changer! I’ve made it twice already! 🥳
Made this and it burnt on the edges 🥴. Gonna try again but maybe reduce bake time? 3 stars.
Delicious! I added some walnuts too! Will definitely be making this again. 4 stars!
This is the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever tried! So chocolatey and moist! 5 stars!
Why you gotta use so much butter? Can’t just use oil or somethin? 1 star.
Butter gives the bread that rich flavor! Using oil just isn’t the same. 5 stars for butter goodness!
I think the butter is what makes it taste so good. But hey, you do you. 😅 4 stars.
It was alright, but too sweet for my taste. Next time, I’ll cut the sugar by half.
Lol, mine turned out like a rock. Must’ve mixed up the baking soda with bakin’ powder 😅. But I’ll try again.
Looks like a great recipe, but I wonder if it will taste good with almond flour instead of all-purpose. Anyone tried this?
I think almond flour would work, but it might change the texture a bit. Maybe add a bit more liquid? Just a thought!
Almond flour is too dense, it won’t be the same. Just stick with the all-purpose flour. Trust me!
Mine came out kind of dense in the middle. I checked at 55 minutes and it still needed more—maybe my oven runs cool.
Can confirm this is the best banana bread I ever tried! I added walnuts. So good!
Walnuts sound yummy! I usually put chocolate chips too. Can’t wait to try your version!
I’ve never liked banana bread. Chocolate and bananas? Sounds kinda weird to me.
Soo good! Best recipe ever!!!
Really? I found it kinda dry. Maybe I did something wrong? 🤔
I totally agree! This is the best chocolate banana bread I’ve ever had! 😍
So goood. I added walnuts instead of choc chips. Still turned out great!
Really? No choc chips? That sounds weird. But if you say it turned out good, I’ll believe ya.
Walnuts sound like a great twist! I’m gonna try that next time. Thanks for the suggestion!
Amazing recipe! This bread turned out so delicious and moist. My kids loved it!
It was ok but I think I messed up the baking soda measurement. It didn’t rise much.
This banana bread is the bomb! So chocolaty and moist. My kids loved it!
I’m so glad your kids loved it! Banana bread is such a hit with kids, especially with chocolate! 🌟
Boring! I’ve had better at the store. Wont be making this again. 👎
Can use ANY kinds of bananas? Like green ones? Haha just curious. 1 star for unclear info.
Baked this but forgot the chocolate chips. Oops! Still tasted good, though.
Yum! I added a little cinnamon and it turned out even better! 10/10 would bake again.
Adding cinnamon sounds delicious! I’ll try that next time! 😊
Cinnamon? Is that even a good idea? Can’t be too sweet…
Too much sugar for my taste. I added more bananas instead but it didn’t help much. Kinda disappointed.
Made this yesterday—so moist! The banana flavor really comes through with the cocoa, and the chocolate chips stayed gooey instead of sinking completely.
Totally awesome! Perfect for breakfast or a snack. Making this again for the weekend!
Too much sugar in my opinion. I suggest reducing it a little.
I don’t think this will turn out right. Can I use frozen bananas? 😬