Description
Rich and decadent, this Chocolate Banana Bread can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. Moist, tender, and filled with chocolate chips, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together with just 10 minutes of prep.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)
- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (190g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (140g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (84g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup (224g) chocolate chips (plus a handful more for the top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 9-inch loaf pan and line the sides with parchment paper.
- Peel and mash the bananas using a fork or potato masher.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat just until partially combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir with a spatula until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
- Let the bread cool completely to ensure clean slices.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
