Chocolate Banana Bread recipe so delicious, it’s the perfect banana bread for chocolate lovers! Rich, moist, decadent and easy to make, this is the best chocolate banana bread and a family favorite!

If you love banana bread, then I urge you to give this Chocolate Banana Bread recipe a try soon! So rich and delicious, the flavor combination of banana and chocolate is perfect together! As much as my family loves our traditional  banana bread recipe, this chocolate version is one that is requested often by the chocolate lovers in the family.

Chocolate Banana Bread

It has taken me a few years, but now I understand why my grandmother would stash back bananas when she came home from the grocery store. We all knew that the bananas on the counter were for snacking, but those beside her bread box were reserved for banana bread. I’ll admit that I started doing the same. One bunch goes into the fruit bowl and another goes to the side for making various banana breads that we enjoy so much!

Banana bread makes a great thing to bake, wrap up and take to work to share with coworkers or to a friend you think would enjoy it. I think it is the best way to introduce yourself to a new neighbor too.

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas
• Dark brown sugar
• Butter (salted)
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Espresso powder
• Baking soda
• Kosher salt
• Vanilla extract

How to Make the Chocolate Banana Bread

Prep. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and preparing your baking pan. To prepare your pan, you can either spray the inside of the pan well with a baking spray such as Baker’s Joy or you can rub with butter and then lightly dust with all-purpose flour. Make sure to shake out any excess flour.

Mix. As I mentioned earlier, you can mix by hand or use an electric mixer based on your preference. Mix together the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Then, remove the bananas from their peelings, mash them with a fork, and mix until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg to make sure well blended into the batter.

Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in medium mixing bowl until blended. Add the flour/cocoa mixture to batter and mix until smooth. Add baking soda, salt and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake. Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn out onto a board for slicing or a wire rack to cool completely before covering.

How to Freeze

Once cooked, allow to cool completely. Portion into freezer-safe container(s), label and freeze up to 3 months.

To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, reheat and serve.

Here’s my Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe – This Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe takes banana bread to a new level! It’s such a moist and easy chocolate banana bread that’s a delicious family favorite!

5 from 15 votes

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Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 slices

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Calories: 249kcal

Serving Size 1slice

Cuisine American

Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Ingredients

• 4 overripe bananas mashed
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 8 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9-inch loaf pan with baking spray (such as Baker’s Joy) or coat with butter and dust with all-purpose flour, being sure to shake out any excess flour. Set aside.
• Mix bananas and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add butter and beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each egg.
• Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and espresso powder in a medium mixing bowl until blended. Add flour/cocoa mixture to batter and mix until smooth. Add baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake until a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle, about 1 hour.

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Notes

Make-Ahead:
Store chocolate banana bread under a cake dome, wrapped well in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. 

Freezer Friendly:
Allow chocolate banana bread to cool completely. Wrap well in foil or plastic wrap and store in a zip top, freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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Enjoy!
Robyn xo

From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2015.