Chocolate Banana Bread
This rich and moist Chocolate Banana Bread is packed with chocolate chips and sweet bananas for the ultimate indulgent treat. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl add the ripe bananas and mash them together with a fork or potato masher.
- Add in the brown and white sugars and whisk together until combined.
- Then add in the softened butter, add the eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Whisk all the wet ingredients into the mashed banana mixture until distributed.
- Lastly, add in the dry ingredients at once or flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Use a rubber spatula to fold the dry into the wet until no flour streaks are left and a slightly thick batter is formed.
- Pour in the chocolate chips and fold into the batter again.
- Pour this batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired and place into the oven to bake for about 55 minutes to an hour.
- Use a toothpick to test if the loaf is done. You will know they are done when the toothpick is inserted and it comes out with slightly moist crumbs.
- Once done baking, let cool completely. Remove from the loaf pan and cut into slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a hand whisk or stand mixer for an easier mixing process.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Avoid opening the oven door too often to prevent sinking.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and texture.